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Livonia planning commission denies food‑truck waiver at Shell station
Summary
The commission denied A & B Fuel Mart’s request to operate a food truck at the Shell station on 6 Mile and Farmington, citing incomplete compliance with zoning standards and site‑capacity concerns; the owner has 10 days to appeal to city council.
The Livonia City Planning Commission denied a waiver request that would have allowed a food truck to operate at the Shell station at the corner of 6 Mile and Farmington (listed in the packet as 334116 Mile Road). The petition, filed by Ali Hamush of A & B Fuel Mart, sought waiver approval under section 6.51 of the city's zoning ordinance to park a food vendor trailer or truck adjacent to the convenience store.
Planning staff said the site is zoned C‑2 and noted the plan locates the vendor near the north side of the existing 1,500‑square‑foot building; reviewers from public works, police and fire raised no objections but requested standard permits and on‑site inspections, and inspection staff required a minimum 10‑foot separation from the permanent structure or a fire‑rated wall. The fire marshal and inspection department also enumerated on‑site inspection and permit steps prior to operation.
Commissioners raised code and operational questions: Commissioner Ventura pointed out that the ordinance defines a food truck as a wheeled vehicle and distinguishes vehicles from trailers; staff explained the application asked generically to allow a "food truck" and could be conditioned to require a drivable truck instead of a trailer. Commissioner Jones and others asked for more precise details about wastewater handling, trash removal, generator noise, barrier‑free access and photometric impacts; the petitioner said the unit would be self‑contained (generator, propane, holding tanks) with daily service to pump wastewater and that the operation would be managed by the station owner.
After commissioners weighed concerns that the petitioner had not demonstrated full compliance with section 6.51 standards and had not provided sufficient site‑plan detail (including ADA parking and lighting/curb/height clarifications), Commissioner Long moved to deny the waiver; the motion passed on roll call. The petitioner was advised of a 10‑day period in which to appeal the commission's decision in writing to Livonia City Council.
