We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens of the Watkins Lake community who urge our leaders to vote NO on the proposed Car Wash at the corner of Highland Rd/M-59 and Whitney St. This development is cause for concern based on the following:
-Increased traffic volume generated from this car wash would add to an already hazardous intersection at Whitney St. and M-59. Whitney Street is a main access road to the Watkins Lake neighborhood.
-There is an existing commercial business at this intersection (Leslie Tire) which has a consistent flow of large trucks entering onto Whitney St, adding to congestion and safety issues. The proposed car wash includes an entrance and exit onto Whitney, further adding to this problem.
-The proposed business occupies the entire 1.2 acres parcel, abutting to the current wood fence separating this property from residential lots. It encompasses 3 lanes of cars funneling into the car wash, and at the Whitney St. side, 18 bays for cars to clean and vacuum. This high-volume business will generate extensive noise, nuisance and lights from the car wash building and all vehicles being service.
-The existing commercial building can re-used for various businesses zoned C-3. Once that property houses a car wash, it’s limited in the future as a car wash. If it doesn’t succeed, it could sit vacant for a long time until a new car wash tenant moves in or the property is repurposed.
- Decreased perceived residential property value, and a significant blight concern at the entrance to the Watkins Lake neighborhood
- Further impact on Whitney road surfaces due to increased car volume.
- South shore and adjacent streets used as a cut through to watkins lake rd.
- Extreme environmental concerns to water table
Based on these concerns, we are opposed to the Cosmos Car Wash being built at this location
Updates
June 12, 2021
I have been reading through your comments about the traffic at the intersection and I am truly humbled by how deeply everyone cares about our neighborhood. It is clear that this is about protecting our homes and it is all of you who bring the real weight to this discussion.
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2021
48 Comments
It’s difficult enough for South Shore residents to turn from Whitney onto Highland Rd. due to traffic and to the awkward angle of these two streets. The congestion that the described car wash would produce would be not only difficult but downright dangerous - for car wash patrons as well as for us residents! Serious accidents would be inevitable.
Waterford Township does not need another business that is open 24 hours. Especially backed up to a residence. It seems really unfair to the people that live behind that property. Cars revving, playing loud music at all hours of the night. Also a potential nightly hang out.
I think the runoff from this proposed business will adversely affect the water quality of Watkins Lake. I also think the traffic on M-59 between 4 PM to 6:30 Pm is extremely heavy making left turns onto M-59 virtually impossible at this time during the week.
The negative environmental impact of a car wash near Watkins lake SHOULD be enough to quash this proposal. The other concern is the traffic congestion that would be caused with this business, at an already dangerous intersection. I strongly oppose this business proposal and hope the board does the right thing by its citizens.
Resident on S.Shore. Increased thru traffic from Whitney to S. Shore would further degrade the road and pose safety concerns to adults and children who regularly walk alone the street which is narrow and has no sidewalk.
Wrong place to put a car wash with dirty water so close to a lake!!!!
Please do not approve the development of the car wash. Many thanks
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We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens of the Watkins Lake community who urge our leaders to vote NO on the proposed Car Wash at the corner of Highland Rd/M-59 and Whitney St. This development is cause for concern based on the following:
-Increased traffic volume generated from this car wash would add to an already hazardous intersection at Whitney St. and M-59. Whitney Street is a main access road to the Watkins Lake neighborhood.
-There is an existing commercial business at this intersection (Leslie Tire) which has a consistent flow of large trucks entering onto Whitney St, adding to congestion and safety issues. The proposed car wash includes an entrance and exit onto Whitney, further adding to this problem.
-The proposed business occupies the entire 1.2 acres parcel, abutting to the current wood fence separating this property from residential lots. It encompasses 3 lanes of cars funneling into the car wash, and at the Whitney St. side, 18 bays for cars to clean and vacuum. This high-volume business will generate extensive noise, nuisance and lights from the car wash building and all vehicles being service.
-The existing commercial building can re-used for various businesses zoned C-3. Once that property houses a car wash, it’s limited in the future as a car wash. If it doesn’t succeed, it could sit vacant for a long time until a new car wash tenant moves in or the property is repurposed.
- Decreased perceived residential property value, and a significant blight concern at the entrance to the Watkins Lake neighborhood
- Further impact on Whitney road surfaces due to increased car volume.
- South shore and adjacent streets used as a cut through to watkins lake rd.
- Extreme environmental concerns to water table
Based on these concerns, we are opposed to the Cosmos Car Wash being built at this location
Updates
June 12, 2021
I have been reading through your comments about the traffic at the intersection and I am truly humbled by how deeply everyone cares about our neighborhood. It is clear that this is about protecting our homes and it is all of you who bring the real weight to this discussion.
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2021
48 Comments
We don't need another carwash, there is like 20 already in Waterford ! One just closed down less than a quarter mile down the road between the Harley Store and the Rolladium because they couldn't make it !
It’s difficult enough for South Shore residents to turn from Whitney onto Highland Rd. due to traffic and to the awkward angle of these two streets. The congestion that the described car wash would produce would be not only difficult but downright dangerous - for car wash patrons as well as for us residents! Serious accidents would be inevitable.
Waterford Township does not need another business that is open 24 hours. Especially backed up to a residence. It seems really unfair to the people that live behind that property. Cars revving, playing loud music at all hours of the night. Also a potential nightly hang out.
I think the runoff from this proposed business will adversely affect the water quality of Watkins Lake. I also think the traffic on M-59 between 4 PM to 6:30 Pm is extremely heavy making left turns onto M-59 virtually impossible at this time during the week.
The negative environmental impact of a car wash near Watkins lake SHOULD be enough to quash this proposal. The other concern is the traffic congestion that would be caused with this business, at an already dangerous intersection. I strongly oppose this business proposal and hope the board does the right thing by its citizens.
Resident on S.Shore. Increased thru traffic from Whitney to S. Shore would further degrade the road and pose safety concerns to adults and children who regularly walk alone the street which is narrow and has no sidewalk.
Wrong place to put a car wash with dirty water so close to a lake!!!!
Please do not approve the development of the car wash. Many thanks
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We don't need another carwash, there is like 20 already in Waterford ! One just closed down less than a quarter mile down the road between the Harley Store and the Rolladium because they couldn't make it !