The Landing at Walnut Creek Apartments

Document Description: The proposed project would involve construction of 178 market-rate rental apartment units in one building. The project would demolish the existing residential buildings & remove all existing vegetation. Project requires a General Plan Amendments to change in the designation from MFVH (Multifamily Very High, 30.1-50 dwelling units per acre) to MFSH (Multifamily Special High, 50.1-100 du/ac) and General Plan 2025 Height Map change from 50 feet to 60 feet, consistent with the Measure A height limit of 89 feet. Project requires a Zoning Ordinance Amendment from Multi-Family Residential (M-1) to Planned Development (PO) to accommodate the higher density.

Contact Information: Chip Griffin
City of Walnut Creek
1666 North Main Street P.O. Box 8039
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-5834

Review Period Start: 2/28/2014
Review Period End: 4/14/2014
Development Type: Residential (178 Units, 1.82 Acres)
Local Action: Use Permit Rezone General Plan Amendment
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Sewer Capacity Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Geologic/Seismic Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Caltrans, District 4 Air Resources Board California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3 Department of Housing and Community Development Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 Resources Agency