Site Plan Review No. 25-007 (Lancaster Travel Center)

Site Plan Review No. 25-007 involves the construction and operation of the Lancaster Travel Center in Los Angeles County, California, located at the intersection of Avenue H and 25th Street West. The project consists of a 9,240 to 11,000 square foot travel center, three quick-service drive-through restaurants totaling approximately 6,800 square feet, and a freeway-oriented pylon sign up to 70 feet in height. Fueling facilities will include diesel pumps for up to five trucks and eight pumps for passenger vehicles, alongside overnight truck parking and EV charging stations. The development occupies approximately 10.65 acres and includes the installation of water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance systems, as well as energy and telecommunications infrastructure. The project has undergone extensive environmental review through a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, which included assessments of air quality, noise impacts, biological resources, and cultural resources. Technical reports indicate no significant recognized environmental conditions or impacts on sensitive species, though mitigation measures for alkali mariposa lily habitat and stormwater management via an underground detention system are planned. The project schedule is set to begin grading on January 16, 2027, with building construction continuing through November 5, 2028, and final paving and architectural coating concluding by December 31, 2028. The City of Lancaster serves as the lead agency, with a public comment period for the environmental study running from July 9 to August 8, 2026.