Winnsboro council approves permanent permit for Wagon Junction food-truck park, with site-plan and ADA conditions

The Winnsboro City Council voted to grant Wagon Junction a permanent special-use permit for a mobile food-truck park after a discussion about site-plan corrections and compliance requirements.

Mayor Richard Parish opened the exchange by stressing the council's intent was not to close the business but to ensure legal compliance: "I don't believe anybody on this council ... is against your business," he said, noting the council had given Wagon Junction prior temporary extensions while asking for additional documentation. Council members said the outstanding items included an updated site plan and proof of compliance with state and local requirements.

Councilmember Hollowell and other members reviewed prior requests the city had made, including a 12-month profit-and-loss report and verification of sales-tax remittance. Miss Lyons told the council she and staff had met with Wagon Junction representatives and said the principal remaining item was getting the site plan correct.

Council discussion also touched on accessibility. One council member asked whether ADA-compliant restrooms were required; the council agreed the city's inspector should work with Wagon Junction. "Our chief inspector can work with them on that," a council member said during the discussion.

After the council determined the applicant had demonstrated cooperation and progress on outstanding items, a motion to approve the permanent permit was made, seconded and passed.

The council recorded no detailed roll-call tally in the transcript for the permit vote; the meeting record shows the motion passed. Councilmembers directed city staff and the chief inspector to follow up to ensure the site-plan corrections and ADA compliance measures are completed before the permit is fully implemented.

The council invited Wagon Junction representatives to meet with staff after the meeting to address remaining details.