FERNDALE — The development of a proposed car wash in Ferndale has hit a snag.

At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the special land use application and site plan for the development of an El Car Wash at 22230 Woodward Ave.

The proposed project would see the demolition of the existing building, which previously was the location of a Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery, and follow with the construction of a 3,623-square-foot car wash. It also would include a 1,373-square-foot second-floor office area and 8,603-square-foot enclosed vacuuming area.

Gabe Schuchman, a member of the development team, said the project would revitalize a property that has remained vacant and blighted for years, since it was last active in 2019.

“We believe it’s going to improve neighborhood

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