Starbucks in the neighborhood?!

Just when you thought that Walnut Creek was maxed out with coffee shops (and Italian restaurants!)...

I attended the Walnut Creek Design Review Commission meeting on Wednesday. Second on the agenda was a request for design approval "to construct a new 1,964 square foot freestanding building and a 1,148 square foot addition and facade renovation to an existing retail building at 2044 Mt Diablo Boulevard". This is the site formerly occupied by The Good Guys (now a Halloween Superstore).

Although a specific tenant has not yet been confirmed, the space has been design for food & beverage sales, such as Starbucks. In fact, Starbucks was clearly identified on the proposed drawings. In addition, there would be space for 3 retail tenants. Click here for a link to the actual plans and proposal.

In my opinion, the design was tasteful and would certainly be an improvement to what is currently occupying the area. The Design Review Commission evidently agreed, as they approved the design allowing the developer to proceed.

So get ready, dear neighbors. The rush to develop and improve upper Mt Diablo Boulevard is officially underway!