The Forney Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on October 2, 2025, focused on a proposed Club Car Wash facility to be located near the Tom Thumb shopping center on FM 741. The site plan includes a standard automatic car wash with stacking spaces leading into a wash tunnel, along with vacuum bays. The proposal complies with zoning requirements but requires a conditional use permit.

Eric Kircher, representing Club Car Wash, highlighted the company’s rapid growth since its inception in 2006, noting that it operates over 230 locations across 12 states. He emphasized the company’s careful site selection process, which considers factors like traffic volume and proximity to similar businesses. The proposed facility will feature a 5,163 square foot building, 17 self-serve vacuum stations, and 188 parking spaces, with operational hours from 7 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 8 PM on Sundays.

Concerns were raised during the meeting regarding traffic impact, particularly from local business owner Keith Jones, who operates a nearby car wash. He argued that the anticipated daily customer volume of 80 to 100 cars might be underestimated, given the area's existing traffic challenges. Jones expressed worries about the cumulative effect of multiple car washes in close proximity.

In response, Steve Gregory, the developer of the Tom Thumb center, defended the project, stating that car washes are common in grocery-anchored developments and that Club Car Wash was selected for its reputation and operational stability. He also mentioned plans for a dental care facility to complement the car wash, aiming to enhance the overall utility of the shopping center.

The meeting concluded with a public hearing, allowing community members to voice their opinions. The commission will consider the conditional use permit and site plan in future discussions, weighing the benefits of the proposed car wash against community concerns about traffic and environmental impact.