Planning commission approves Wahlburgers mobile trailer at Home Depot

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-009R on April 7, allowing Adaptive Provisions LLC to operate a single Wahlburgers mobile food-dispensing trailer in the Home Depot parking lot at 1530 East Highway 50.

Staff said the C-2 General Commercial district does not list mobile food service as a permitted use and that the proposed operation therefore requires a conditional use permit. Development Services staff found the trailer location compatible with the district and recommended approval with conditions that include site review and compliance with building, fire and health codes. Staff also noted the city is preparing an ordinance to allow mobile food operations meeting specified conditions, which would reduce the need for a CUP in similar future cases.

Adaptive Provisions representatives said the trailer will be takeout-only with no permanent seating, will operate during Home Depot’s hours (8 a.m.–8 p.m. unless the store is closed), and will rely on Home Depot for restroom access and mop sinks by written authorization. The applicant said the trailer would be sited at least 10 feet from the building, out of the fire lane, and that electrical hookups will be installed with permits; gray water and waste-oil will be handled by contracted services. The company said it carries liability insurance and operates cameras; Home Depot’s existing camera system will add additional coverage.

Commissioners pressed on pedestrian safety, queuing and electrical hookups. The applicant committed to using cones and organized queuing to avoid obstructing traffic and to complying with fire and health inspections and electrical permitting. Commissioner Nemec moved approval; the motion passed unanimously. The transcript records the vote as unanimous; individual roll-call tallies were not specified.