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Wheat Ridge neighbors press council over noise from new Auto Wash; city and business agree to meet
Summary
Dozens of Wheat Ridge residents told the City Council on Nov. 10 that a newly opened Auto Wash at 44th Avenue and Grama Street is producing continuous, disruptive noise and that the company's self-conducted sound testing does not reflect everyday operations.
Dozens of Wheat Ridge residents told the City Council on Nov. 10 that a newly opened Auto Wash at 44th Avenue and Grama Street is producing continuous, disruptive noise and that the company's self-conducted sound testing does not reflect everyday operations.
"We ask for the city to implement closure of auto wash until they are in compliance with their outstanding noncompliance issue," said Gretchen Joesten, a neighbor, urging the council to require the business to change door and dryer operations so noise does not spill into nearby homes.
Other speakers described similar impacts. "I should not have to be standing here in front of you…
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