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Livonia council narrowly approves car-wash plan next to historic cemetery after heated public opposition
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment and council debate, Livonia City Council approved a waiver to allow a Clean Express car wash at 6 Mile and Haggerty, 4–3, amid resident concerns about traffic, cemetery impacts and industry saturation — proponents cited privately funded intersection upgrades and an 18-foot buffer.
Livonia City Council approved a developer-backed plan on Dec. 3 to allow a car-wash facility at the northeast corner of Fox Drive and 6 Mile Road, voting 4–3 after extended public comment and opposing council remarks.
The petition (2025-07-02), presented by attorney Brandon Gresco on behalf of the property owner, proposes demolishing the existing restaurant building, shifting the new building west away from an adjacent historic cemetery and adding an 18-foot vegetated buffer. Gresco told the council the developer expects to invest “5 to $6 million” in the property and that the project includes underground stormwater detention and other measures to control run-off. He also said the driveway approach must be moved before a traffic signal can be installed and that Schoolcraft College is a partner in the signal work.
Council member Rob Donovic, who offered the approving motion, said his primary reason for supporting the project was the opportunity to secure a privately funded reconstruction of the intersection, including a…
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