Design Review Commission- Special Meeting: February 18, 2026

The City of Walnut Creek Design Review Commission held a special meeting on February 18, 2026, primarily to review and provide design input on two major development projects. The first project discussed was a proposed mixed-use development at 1532 Mount Diablo Boulevard, featuring an eight-story building with 106 residential units, including 14 affordable units, and ground-floor commercial retail space. The project included requests for concessions such as reduced parking and private open space, and waivers related to commercial ceiling heights and passenger loading zones. The commission and public raised concerns about the proposed density, building height, fire access, and the adequacy of publicly accessible open space. The second presentation was by Restoration Hardware (RH) regarding a design compound project involving retail showrooms, restaurants, and landscaped courtyards. The commission provided feedback on architectural style, landscaping, lighting, and public accessibility. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but the commission offered detailed design and planning considerations to guide future approvals and planning commission review.