Walnut Creek Design Review Commission: November 19, 2025

The City of Walnut Creek Design Review Commission held a meeting on November 19, 2025, focused primarily on a public hearing for the Sunnyvil single-family residential development project at 1725 Sunnyvil Avenue. The project proposes demolishing two existing homes to build an eight-lot subdivision with two-story single-family homes, including one affordable unit, and requests 14 waivers from development standards under a density bonus. Staff presented the project details, including site plans, landscaping, tree removals, and compliance with city and state regulations. Public comments raised concerns about increased density, tree removal, privacy impacts, traffic, parking, and fence heights. The applicant responded with clarifications on design features such as window placement, parking, and landscaping plans. The commission acknowledged limited authority due to state density bonus laws but recommended considerations for increased fence height and larger replacement trees. The project will proceed to the Planning Commission for further review.