Board approves farm-stand, food-truck commissary at Albany property

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved BZA06-26, allowing a commissary and a ground sign for a food truck and seasonal farm-stand operation at 11700 North Old Granville Road in Albany. Applicant Rachelle Johnson told the board she plans to use part of a pole barn as a 400-square-foot pickup/store area and a commissary (not an onsite restaurant) serving a mobile food truck; she said operations would be primarily in summer and fall and staffed mostly by the owners who live on the premises.

No members of the public appeared to oppose the request. A motion to approve included the condition that the variance be applicant-specific (non-transferable) and that all necessary departments (fire, health, building) review and approve the use before business starts; the board voted 5-0 in favor.

What happens next: The BZA office will issue certification to allow the applicant to pursue required permits and move forward with buildout and sign placement.

Quote: "We'd like the commissary to be a home base for our food truck and sell produce and seasonal items," Rachelle Johnson said.

Provenance: Presentation and approval recorded SEG 2930-3076.