A hearing officer verbally approved an expansion for a nonconforming car wash facility during a meeting on June 10, 2026, according to meeting minutes from the Community and Economic Development department.
The request, submitted by Quick Quack, involves the site at 6126 South Vine Way. The proposal includes replacing pay canopies, constructing a new employee station, and making building modifications at the existing facility.
The property is currently classified as a legally nonconforming use, having received approval from Salt Lake County in 1988. Planner Ruth Ruach noted the parcel is the only one in the area zoned as Commercial Neighborhood, a zone where car washes are not permitted. Additionally, the building is a nonconforming structure because it predates the adoption of the current zone and the 15-foot setback requirement.
During the meeting, Chase Kimball of Lone Star Builders stated the request aims to improve employee safety and customer configuration. Kimball noted that once the expansion is approved, he will apply for a building permit to begin work.
Public comment was provided by Kathy Godfrey, who raised concerns regarding dead pine trees, water reuse, and employee parking. In response, Kimball stated that two bays will be designated for employee parking and that a full landscaping plan will be proposed to address dead trees and grass. He also mentioned that 100% of the water will be reclaimed using reclamation tanks.
The approval was granted subject to conditions requiring the applicant to obtain all appropriate building permits and to ensure the nonconforming use does not adversely impact neighboring properties. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. MDT.
