# Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 11/12/26

The City of Walnut Creek Planning Commission met on November 12, 2026. Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, including prior meeting minutes and an extension of Diablo Subaru’s previously approved off-site vehicle storage. They also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Citizens Bank to occupy the vacant 7,786-square-foot former Starbucks space at 1601 Mount Diablo Boulevard, with up to 25 employees. No public contracts, vendor selections, or government purchasing decisions were discussed; staff noted that short-term rentals could generate nearly $169,000 in additional transient occupancy tax revenue if brought into compliance.

The Commission unanimously approved design review, tree removal, and density bonus applications for the Ivy residential care facility at 1350 Montego Way. The project would replace an existing office building with a three-story facility containing 70 assisted-living and 30 memory-care units; approval includes a 40-foot height waiver (where 25 feet is otherwise allowed), removal of 42 trees, and planting of 137 trees. In a study session on short-term rental regulation, commissioners gave staff direction on a potential permitting framework, including a 30-day maximum stay, a one-year residency period before applying, neighborhood notification, limits on multiple properties, and a local emergency contact. No ordinance was adopted at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Walnut Creek Planning Commission: 11/12/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1DqV2iSm7A) - City of Walnut Creek