City of Rialto Planning Commission Meeting 8-05-26

The City of Rialto Planning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, primarily to consider a development project for a new Quick Quack car wash at the northeast corner of Baseline Road and Riverside Avenue. The commission reviewed and approved a variance to reduce the front property line setback from 50 feet to 5.75 feet, a conditional development permit, and a precise plan of design for the construction of the car wash. The project includes demolition of an existing Bank of America building, construction of a 3,593 square foot facility with vacuum stations, and landscaping. The commission found the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the small structures exemption. The applicant detailed water recycling processes and environmental considerations, including the use of biodegradable soaps and an osmosis filtration system. The commission also discussed concerns about the use of hydrofluoric acid in car wash chemicals and expressed interest in pursuing local regulations to restrict such substances. The motion to approve the project passed with a majority vote, with one commissioner recusing due to proximity concerns. No other procurement or budget items were discussed during the meeting.