The purpose of this page is to receive public comment which will be reviewed by the City Council as part of the public hearing process. A complete staff report will be uploaded to this page by May 15 or sooner. --- The property at 5900 W. 44th Avenue is zoned Commercial-One (C-1) and has operated as a carwash since 1997. In 2024, the City approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow redevelopment of the site with a new automatic carwash. As required by Section 26-114 of the Municipal Code, the approval was based on findings that the proposed use would not have a detrimental effect on the surrounding area and would not create impacts greater than those allowed under existing zoning. Since the facility began operations in early 2025, the City has received ongoing concerns related to noise, hours of operation, and operational characteristics. Over the past year, the City has worked with Autowash to explore operational adjustments. These efforts have not resulted in sustained resolution of the identified impacts on the surrounding area. The core issue remains whether the carwash use, as operated, satisfies the discretionary criteria of the SUP. --- Accordingly and consistent with Municipal Code Section 26-114.F, the Community Development Director has determined that formal review by City Council is necessary to evaluate the status of the Special Use Permit and to determine what action, if any, is warranted. A public hearing has been set for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm before the Wheat Ridge City Council for the purpose of reviewing the Special Use Permit and associated conditions related to the Lakeside Autowash at 5900 W. 44th Avenue, and if necessary, taking action with respect to that SUP.