Provo planning commission approves Beehive Bazaar conditional use permit with parking, hours and signage conditions

The Provo City Planning Commission on May 14 unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing Beehive Bazaar to operate a reception/event center at 1595 North Freedom Boulevard in the Carterville neighborhood.

The decision came after staff presented the application and neighbors raised parking, noise and safety concerns. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions including a 52-person occupancy cap tied to available parking, a requirement to maintain a business license and a valid parking lease, and defined hours of operation.

Nancy (planning staff) told commissioners that the building was constructed in 1978 and had been vacant. She said staff recommended approval with conditions, including that “the occupancy is capped at a 52 persons based on the lease agreement of how many parking spaces they have,” that the applicant obtain the correct business license prior to operating, and that the applicant keep a valid lease for 22 off-site parking spaces while operating.

Noel Open, the Beehive…