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Council rezones 2087 West Center Street to allow event venue with development agreement limits
Summary
The council approved rezoning of 2087 West Center Street from R1‑8 to CG (general commercial) to allow a reception/event venue and related uses subject to a development agreement that limits uses, requires dedication for a future street, confines commercial activity to existing structures/open space, and restricts alcohol and late-night hours.
The Provo City Council on Monday approved an ordinance rezoning property at 2087 West Center Street from single‑family R1‑8 to general commercial (CG) to permit specified commercial uses, including an event/reception venue, subject to a development agreement limiting the scope and operations.
Planning supervisor Aaron Ardmore summarized the application and said the property lies at an important intersection where the city’s general plan supports mixed‑use redevelopment. The applicant — who identified herself as Peggy during the meeting — and staff drafted a development agreement limiting permitted uses to a short list: a real-estate office; reception center; short‑term rental limited to the existing house; art exhibitions; educational classes; and a photography studio. The agreement also requires dedication of land for a future connecting street and limits new commercial construction on the site.
At the planning commission, staff and commissioners had expressed concern that rezoning to CG could allow a broader array of commercial uses incompatible with adjacent residences. The development agreement narrows the permitted uses and sets operational constraints. During council discussion the applicant confirmed she does not plan to serve alcohol at the venue and stated events would typically end by about 9:30 p.m.
Council action: The rezoning ordinance and associated development agreement passed 6–0 with Councilor Christiansen excused.
Why it matters: The decision allows adaptive reuse of an existing property for community‑oriented commercial uses while tying the approval to a development agreement that restricts uses, hours and future site development to reduce impacts on the neighboring single‑family area.
