A former car dealership next to Harford Mall could be turned into a car wash, if approved by the Town of Bel Air.

Auto Spa Express Car Wash, which also has a site nearby on Churchville Road and another proposed next to the new Costco, wants to build its latest location at the former Heritage Mazda site at 710 Baltimore Pike.

A traffic study is now under review for the car wash proposal, which appears to show 23 total parking spaces, according to a report by the town’s planning commission.

The planning commission will review the project Thursday. The State Highway Administration must approve access from Baltimore Pike.

The planning commission is asking the developer, WLR Automotive Group, for more details about items like parking, signage, location of mechanical equipment and a drive aisle 6 feet wider than what’s required by town code.

Frederick-based WLR Automotive Group plans to open more Auto Spa Express locations soon in Ellicott City, Elkridge and Cockeysville. The company just opened one in Dundalk, according WLR’s website.

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