Planning and Zoning panel recommends stationary food‑truck permit for Nance and Curry LLC at 1419 Thornton Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Aldermen approve a stationary food‑truck application for Nance and Curry LLC to operate at 1419 Thornton Street in Pacific.

The applicant, appearing during the public comment portion, told the commission it intends to comply with the city’s new food‑truck rules and to develop the site into a permanent brick‑and‑mortar restaurant in the future. “We’re willing to do each and everything, the way you guys require,” the applicant said.

Why it matters: City staff and commissioners said the application is the first under the recently adopted food‑truck rules and that approving a stationary permit could bring customers and business activity to the area while the proprietor pursues a building project.

What the commission discussed: Staff summarized the ordinance and permit structure. “There’s two permits. There’s a mobile food truck permit and a stationary food truck permit,” said Mister Lush, a staff member who reviewed the bill for the commission. Lush told the commission the ordinance contains a grandfathering provision limited to two specific properties; because the applicant plans to relocate and then operate from 1419 Thornton Street, the applicant would not be treated as grandfathered and therefore must obtain a stationary permit.

The applicant described plans to hire a general contractor to build a pad, extend electric and gas lines, and use the existing water line at the property. The commission asked whether the applicant understood and would follow the ordinance stipulations; the applicant confirmed that they did.

Commissioners described the proposed operation as an improvement for the corridor and said it could increase business for the city. After discussion, Commissioner Weimer moved to recommend approval; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Mahanka. The commission recorded six affirmative votes and no opposition; the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for final action.

Committee and next steps: During committee reports, Mister Loesch said the bill that created the permit framework had passed at the prior meeting and “it is now an ordinance,” and he noted this is the committee’s first application under the new rules. The commission also discussed notifying an existing food‑truck operator; staff said a certified letter would likely be used to notify other affected parties.

The commission’s recommendation does not itself grant a permit; the Board of Aldermen will consider the application at a future meeting.