Reimagining the Summit — Two Adjacent Parcels at the Top of the Cajon Pass
Where Route 66 nostalgia meets I-15 visibility—an iconic redevelopment play next to an operating fuel center.
Sitting at the crest of the Cajon Pass—where historic Route 66 enters the High Desert—this two-parcel assemblage includes the former Summit Inn & Restaurant site. With strong highway visibility and adjacency to an operating fuel operation, it presents a rare platform for a compact, modern roadside concept.
Quick Facts (Two-Parcel Package)
- Total Site Area: ≈ 3.07 acres (Parcel A ≈1.77 ac; Parcel B ≈1.30 ac)
- Location: Oak Hills, summit of the Cajon Pass; immediately adjacent to an operating Chevron
- History: Former Summit Inn & Restaurant site (Route 66 legacy)
- Utilities: Electricity & water at/near site from prior use (buyer to verify service laterals, meters, fire flow)
- Pricing Context: Expired at $1,500,000; guidance suggests ~$1,000,000 package target
- Status: Vacant land; final program subject to buyer entitlements/permits/agency approvals
Why This Location Works
- Iconic Identity: Route 66 heritage & built-in name recognition
- Highway Adjacency: Summit of Cajon Pass near I-15 ramps, next to an operating Chevron
- Two-Parcel Flexibility: Single program or complementary pads
- Utility Advantage: Prior restaurant use indicates power/water near site (verify specifics in DD)
High-Level Site Snapshot
| Total Area | ≈ 3.07 acres (two contiguous parcels) |
| Context | Summit crest presence, adjacent Chevron, Route 66 legacy |
| Utilities | Electric & water at/near site (buyer to verify) |
| Pricing (Guide) | Expired at $1.5M; guidance around ~$1.0M for the package |
Brainstorming Only — Spitballing Potential Concepts
The following ideas are shared informally to stimulate investor thinking and are not statements of permitted use or feasibility. Final program requires buyer due diligence and agency approvals.
- Cardlock Fleet Fueling (CFN / Pacific Pride style): High-speed diesel & DEF for commercial fleets with wide turning radii and quick in-and-out circulation. Unattended or staffed (subject to code).
- EV Charging Hub: 8–12 DC fast stalls for passenger EVs in Phase 1; conduit/power room for future heavy-duty EV (MCS) bays as utilities allow.
- Dual-Pad Coffee/QSR: Compact drive-through pads with shared parking/cross-access—ideal for short-dwell capture at the summit.
- Hybrid “Summit Fleet & Charge”: Cardlock diesel + EV hub + a single food/coffee pad, phased to demand.
- Route 66 Touch: Small experiential nod (signage/memorial display) to leverage the site’s Summit identity and shareability.
Suggested Due Diligence
- Confirm zoning/entitlements, signage rights, and any CUP needs (County of San Bernardino)
- Coordinate access/driveway geometry and any Caltrans considerations near I-15 ramps
- Verify electric capacity (near-term DC fast; provision for future multi-MW service if HD-EV is contemplated)
- Confirm water meters, fire flow, and sewer vs. engineered OWTS path; determine connection fees
- Order Phase I ESA; review stormwater, lighting, noise, and hazardous materials compliance
- Explore operating models with a regional CFN/Pacific Pride marketer and an EV network partner
“The Summit is already a destination in drivers’ heads. The play is capturing short-dwell and fleet demand with a modern, compact footprint.”
Disclaimer: This page is a brainstorming aid only—not a statement of permitted uses, development feasibility, or an offer. All information is believed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to independent verification by the buyer.
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