For the Economic Development Committee [February 28, 2024]
TO: Honorable Economic Development Committee Members
APPROVAL: Colby Cataldi, Community Development Director
FROM: Daniel Rosas, Senior Planner
Title
American Towing Group Recovery Center and Corporate Office
Body
DISCUSSION:
American Towing Group proposes to develop the vacant site located northwest of the Base Line Road and Meridian Avenue intersection with a new 2-story office building and an outdoor storage yard for vehicles (Attachment No. 1). The project site (0133-292-27) is approximately 0.72 acres in size just within the City of Rialto at the easterly jurisdiction boundary. The proposed project is located on the north side the Base Line Road with the City of San Bernardino to the east and an adjacent Rialto community to the west.
Features of the proposed development include:
• 1,260 square foot office building
• 32+ parking spaces
• Landscaping
• Block wall screening
The applicant intends to request a zone change from a single family residential (R-1A) designation to a Light Industrial (M-1) designation to facilitate the operation of a towing/inspection service and up to 3 other auto related businesses on the property.
American Tow Group will conduct a presentation during the meeting, a copy of which is attached as Attachment No. 2.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the EDC receive the presentation and provide any comments.
Attachments:
1. Site Plan
2. American Tow Group - EDC Presentation