The Hilliard Cleaning Zoning Commission on Jan. 8 approved a Level B site plan allowing a Sabe Alano mobile food vehicle to operate in the parking lot on the south side of Parkway Lane, with six staff-recommended conditions and permission for up to two A-frame signs approved by staff.

Staff presenter Steph told the commission the site is about 1.4 acres with an existing one-story office/warehouse and roughly 54 parking spaces; the revised plan places the food truck on the east side of the building behind the build-to line, more than 60 feet from the property line, and uses four parking spaces. "With the updates to the application as shown, staff finds the proposed level B site plan is harmonious with the character of the surrounding area," Steph said.

Commissioners focused on utilities and pedestrian safety. A commissioner asked whether earlier observed extension cords and water lines had been addressed; Steph said the applicant will work with building services to meet the National Electric Code and that options discussed include a quiet generator or an underground feed from the building. Applicant Aldo Montilla, through interpreter Alejandra Galindo, said he had moved the truck to the recommended space and would submit photographs and apply for required sign permits. "I already moved the truck," Montilla said.

Staff also recommended planters and pedestrian barriers to separate outdoor seating from vehicle circulation. Commissioners confirmed the applicant’s lease provides additional parking spaces off-site and discussed making signage a condition so the applicant would not need to return for minor sign changes.

A motion to approve the case with the six staff conditions and approval of up to two A-frame signs was made and seconded; roll call votes were unanimous and the motion carried 7–0. The approval is conditioned on the applicant obtaining required electrical and sign permits and meeting the listed site-plan requirements.

Next steps: the applicant must secure building/ electrical permits to comply with the National Electric Code, submit sign-permit applications as required, and provide photos demonstrating the agreed site layout to staff for follow-up.