Southside Residents Battle Bikini Car Wash
SAN ANTONIO -- About 50 residents of a south side neighborhood gathered at Wright Elementary School to talk about the fate of a controversial car wash.

Some residents said the Bikini Car Wash at 6010 S. Flores St., poses a threat to their quality of life while some said it's a danger to their children.

The business, which opened May 5, was shut down four days later when the San Antonio Water System found an environmental concern on the property and had the city revoke the businesses' certificate of occupancy.

Ricardo Arsate, the owner of the Bikini Car Wash, began repairing the area around his business this week so he can re-open quickly, he said.

SAWS officials have inspected the repairs, but have not yet given the final approval for the return of Arsate's occupancy certificate.

District 3 City Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos told those assembled she would continue to search for a loophole that allows the car wash to operate, and that police would continue monitoring the business to check for illegal activity. [SOURCE]