Provo public meetings in 2023

Provo City Landmarks Commission

The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider one item: a request by Jeff Knighton for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repair and replace windows on a historic building at 295 West Center Street in the DT1 (General Downtown) Zone. The commission may also discuss the item in a pre-meeting at 12:00 p.m. before the formal hearing at 12:30 p.m. Decisions on landmark designation or refusal of a certificate may be appealed to the Municipal Council within 30 days.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for window repair/replacement at 295 West Center Street (PLLDR20230287)
• Public hearing in Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street
• Pre-meeting at 12:00 p.m. in Provo Peak Conference Room
• Appeals to Municipal Council within 30 days per Section 16.03 of Provo City Code

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2023, to consider one variance request. The applicant seeks to reduce minimum building size, lot size, and rear yard setback requirements for an existing building in a proposed Mixed Use zone. Public comment is invited, and the meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street.

• Variance request by Joshua Steele to reduce minimum building size from 10,000 to 7,327 sq ft
• Request to reduce minimum lot size from 20,000 to 7,495 sq ft
• Request to reduce rear yard setback from 20 ft to zero for property at 308 E 300 South
• Property located in Maeser Neighborhood, proposed MU (Mixed Use) Zone
• Public hearing at 5:00 PM, pre-meeting at 4:30 PM in Provo Peak Conference Room

Provo City Landmarks Commission

The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on November 15, 2023, to discuss one item: a request by Veritas Architecture and Design for Design Review approval of a new drive-through-only coffee shop in the SC3 (Regional Shopping Center) Zone at approximately 2298 N University Parkway, in the Carterville Neighborhood. The hearing is open to the public, and comments can be submitted in person or via email.

• Design Review approval for a new drive-through-only coffee shop at 2298 N University Parkway (SC3 Zone, Carterville Neighborhood)
• Public hearing before the Design Review Committee on November 15, 2023, at 12:30 PM in Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street
• Pre-meeting at 12:00 PM in the Provo Peak Conference Room (open to public, no formal action)
• Comments can be emailed to the Design Review Committee; additional info at provo.org/publiccomments

Provo City Library Board

The Provo City Library Board of Directors is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 204 of the Provo City Library at Academy Square. The board will vote on approving a revised Art Gallery Policy and discuss institution and business library cards. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, board member reports, and the library director's report.

• Approve revised Art Gallery Policy
• Discuss Institution & Business Library Cards
• Library Director's report including Net Promoter Score
• Approval of minutes and board member reports

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board will hold a meeting to review departmental reports and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on financial status, key performance indicators, and forestry.

• Review and approval of October 2, 2023, minutes
• Financial Report by Charlie Little
• KPI Report by Charlie Little
• Forestry Report by Chaz Addis
• Approval of new meeting calendar

Provo City Administration

Provo City Administration is posting a notice of a written financial agreement entered into on October 12, 2023, between Provo City and Petros PACE Finance Titling Trust, a Delaware statutory trust acting as lender. The agreement is attached to the notice and is available for public review. The notice is posted for the period from October 19 to November 9, 2023.

• Financial agreement between Provo City and Petros PACE Finance Titling Trust
• Agreement effective date: October 12, 2023
• Attached document: 'Written Agreement (for publication) - Rivers Edge 4873-1446-8486 v.2.docx'
• Notice period: October 19 to November 9, 2023

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 16, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on October 4, 2023, to discuss one delegated application. The only item is a request for project plan approval for a new drive-through coffee shop. Public comment is invited, and decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

• Project Plan Approval for a new drive-through only coffee shop in the SC3 (Regional Shopping Center) Zone
• Located at approximately 2298 N University Parkway, Carterville Neighborhood
• Applicant: Veritas Architecture and Design
• Application number PLPPA20230156
• Hearing at Provo Peak Conference Room, 445 W Center Street, Provo

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board is meeting to review and approve the September 11, 2023 minutes, hear financial and KPI reports, discuss energy-saving devices and power factor, and receive forestry and manager reports. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review & approval of September 11, 2023 minutes
• Financial report by Charlie Little
• Energy saving devices/power factor discussion by Engineering
• KPI report by Charlie Little
• Forestry report by Chaz Addis

Provo City Public Works

Provo City Public Works is announcing a 30-day public comment period on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by FEMA for a proposed Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project. The project aims to create a sustainable water supply by diverting Provo River water, treating it, and recharging the aquifer via Rock Canyon Creek. The EA analyzes alternatives and potential environmental impacts; comments are due by October 22, 2023.

• Proposed new water treatment plant near West 2230 North and Freedom Boulevard
• Approximately 9,000 feet of new piping, including 2,850 feet of 36-inch pipe and 6,400 feet of 24-inch pipe
• New pump station near 900 E and Temple View Drive
• Funding through FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program
• Public comment period ends October 22, 2023; comments to FEMA Region 8

Provo City Parks and Recreation Board

The Provo City Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from May 18, 2023, receive an update on Quail Orchard Park, and discuss the impacts of the Recreation Arts and Parks Tax. The meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Rec Center Conference Room.

• Approval of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Quail Orchard Park update and opening
• Recreation Arts and Parks Tax impacts discussion

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2023, to consider one appeal. Roger and Virginia Galland appeal a staff interpretation of accessory use in an R1 zone, related to the denial of a building permit on their residential lot. The public may comment in person or via email.

• Appeal by Roger and Virginia Galland of staff interpretation of accessory use in R1 zone (Section 14.10.020(5))
• Denied building permit at 2958 N Iroquois Circle, Rock Canyon Neighborhood
• Public hearing at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street
• Pre-meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Provo Peak Conference Room
• Decisions appealable to 4th District Court within 30 days

Provo Airport Board

The Provo Airport Board is meeting to discuss a charter service proposal from Duncan Aviation, receive a hangar inspection update, and hear the Airport Director's report. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 6th.

• Aeronautical Service Proposal for charter services by Duncan Aviation, presented by Chad Doehring
• Hangar inspection update by Casey Neer, Provo Airport
• Airport Director update by Brian Torgersen
• Approval of meeting minutes

Provo City Library Board

The Provo City Library Board of Directors is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from board members and the library director, and discuss the Library Art Gallery Policy. The agenda lists one action item but provides no details. The meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Provo City Library at Academy Square.

• Review Library Art Gallery Policy
• Approval of minutes
• Board member reports
• Library director's report with calendar items and library updates

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its July 10, 2023 meeting, hear financial and key performance indicator (KPI) reports, and receive a manager's report. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific action items or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report by Charlie Little
• KPI report by Charlie Little
• Manager report by Travis Ball
• Next board meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on September 6, 2023, to discuss one delegated application. The only item is a request by Guilford Rand for Project Plan approval to add three apartments to an existing building in the CMU zone. Public comment is invited, and decisions can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

• Project Plan approval for three additional apartments at 737 North 600 East, Joaquin Neighborhood
• Located in CMU (Campus Mixed Use) zone
• Public hearing at 5:00 PM, Provo Peak Conference Room, 445 W Center Street
• Comments accepted via email or at provo.org/pcadminhearing
• Appeals to Board of Adjustment within 14 days of decision

Provo City Administration

Provo City Administration is announcing a vacancy for a justice court judge position, replacing Judge Vernon (Rick) Romney who will retire in December. Applications are being accepted until October 2, 2023, with a salary range of $142,590 to $183,330 per year. The selection process involves a nominating commission, the mayor, city council, and judicial council.

• Justice court judge vacancy to replace retiring Judge Vernon (Rick) Romney
• Salary range $142,590 to $183,330 per year with benefits
• Application deadline October 2, 2023 at 5 p.m.
• Applicants must be Utah County residents or in adjacent county/judicial district
• Mayor Michelle Kaufusi to select finalist from 3-5 nominees

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2023, to discuss two items: an appeal of a staff determination of legal use and a variance request. One item has been withdrawn. The public can attend in person or view online.

• Appeal by Colin Geoffrey Brodie of staff determination of legal use for property at 1045 West 300 North, R1.6 Zone, Dixon Neighborhood
• Variance request by George Curtis to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet for accessory building at 941 E Windsor Drive, R1.10 Zone, Sherwood Hills Neighborhood (WITHDRAWN)
• Public hearing at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street, with pre-meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on August 16, 2023, to discuss one delegated application. The only item is a request for project plan approval for a new soda drive-thru commercial building in the GW (Downtown Gateway) zone. Public comment is invited, and decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

• Project plan approval for new soda drive-thru commercial building at 825 West Center Street, GW (Downtown Gateway) zone, Franklin Neighborhood
• Applicant: AJ Shaffer, case PLPPA20230028
• Public hearing at Provo Peak Conference Room, 445 W Center Street, 5:00 PM

Provo City Public Works

This notice, which has been cancelled, originally invited sealed bids for construction of three traffic signal systems at 820 N 900 E, 2470 W Lakeview Pkwy, and 2770 W Lakeview Pkwy. Bids were to be received until Aug 10, 2023, with work completion by Oct 31, 2023. The agenda is only a cancelled bid notice, so no meeting decisions are scheduled.

• Bid No. PROVOEN202323389 for Provo City 820 N & Lakeview Pkwy Signal Project
• Construction of 3 traffic signal systems at 820 N 900 E, 2470 W Lakeview Pkwy, and 2770 W Lakeview Pkwy
• Bids due Aug 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Provo City Engineering Office, 1377 South 350 East
• Work must be completed by October 31, 2023
• Contract documents cost $30.00 from Provo City Engineering

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to vote on amended bylaws and elect a new chair and vice chair. A study session with training precedes the hearing. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Vote on amended Board of Adjustment Bylaws
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Training session with Bill Peperone and Nick Muhlestein

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board is holding a routine meeting to review and approve the minutes from April 10, 2023, hear financial and KPI reports, and receive reports from the APPA National Conference. The board will also hear a manager's report and set the next meeting date. No votes on new policies or projects are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report by Charlie Little
• KPI report by Charlie Little
• APPA National Conference reports by Carol-Lyn Jardine, Shannon Ellsworth, and Travis Ball
• Next board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023

Provo City Landmarks Commission

The Provo City Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one for facade changes at 241 West Center Street and another for demolition of a historic home at 389 North 100 East. The commission will also hear public comment on these items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for facade changes at 241 West Center Street (DT1 zone)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of historic home at 389 North 100 East (RC zone)
• Public hearing in Council Chambers, 445 W Center Street
• Pre-meeting at 12:00 p.m. in Provo Peak Conference Room

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for April 17, 2023, was cancelled. Both agenda items—a variance request for a side yard setback and a variance for an electronic sign—were withdrawn before the meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; both items withdrawn
• Item 1: Bethany Saldana's variance for side yard setback in R1.10 zone (withdrawn)
• Item 2: Daniel Brough's variance for electronic sign at 3152 North University Avenue (withdrawn)

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 6, 2023, review financial and KPI reports, and hear a manager's report including UMPA meetings and rate discussions. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report by Charlie Little
• KPI report by Charlie Little
• Manager report by Travis Ball on UMPA meetings and rate discussion
• APPA National Conference in Seattle, WA, June 15-21, 2023

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on April 5, 2023, to discuss one delegated application. The only item is a request by Dudley & Associates for Project Plan approval of a new 3-story office building in the SC3 zone. Public comment is invited, and decisions can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

• Project Plan approval for a 3-story office building in SC3 zone at approximately 4925 N Edgewood Drive, Riverbottoms Neighborhood (PLPPA20220393)

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment holds a public hearing on three items: an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying revocation of a conditional use permit for a monopole tower, an appeal of a staff determination on a two-family dwelling's legal use, and a continued variance request for an existing electronic sign. The board will hear public comment and may make decisions on these cases.

• Appeal by David D. Jeffs of denial of revocation of conditional use permit PLCUP20220126 for monopole tower at 1499 N 2200 W (Agricultural A1 zone)
• Appeal by Brian Gibson of staff determination of legal use of two-family dwelling at 129/131 East 300 North (Residential Conservation zone)
• Continued variance request by Daniel Brough for existing electronic sign at 3152 North University Avenue (Professional Office zone)
• Pre-meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Provo Peak Conference Room; public hearing at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 445 West Center Street

Provo City Landmarks Commission

The Provo City Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda originally listed a single item: Historic Home Tour Planning Discussion.

• Meeting cancelled
• Historic Home Tour Planning Discussion was the only agenda item

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on March 1, 2023, to discuss one delegated application: a request for project plan approval for a new car wash. The public is invited to attend, comment, or view the hearing online. Decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

• Project plan approval for a new car wash at 1188 S University Avenue in the SC3 zone, East Bay Neighborhood, requested by Mitch Morris (PLPPA20220360)

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for February 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda had listed one continued item: an appeal of a denied 30% slope variance for a property at 379 East 4900 North.

• Meeting cancelled
• Continued appeal of denied 30% slope variance for 379 East 4900 North (R1.10 zone)

Planning Commission Administrative Hearing

The Provo City Planning Commission will hold an administrative hearing on February 15, 2023, to discuss two delegated applications for project plan approvals. Both items are for new commercial buildings in the SC3 zone, and public comment is invited.

• Item 1: Robert Olsen requests approval for a 4,160 sq. ft. commercial building at 475 West 2310 North (Carterville Neighborhood).
• Item 2: Thomas Forristal requests approval for a casual dining restaurant at approximately 1025 S University Avenue (East Bay Neighborhood).
• Decisions may be appealed to the Provo City Board of Adjustment within 14 days.

Provo City Public Works

This notice for the 2023 Provo City Sidewalk Replacement Project has been cancelled. The original notice invited sealed bids for concrete removal and replacement of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and ADA ramps at various locations, with a bid deadline of February 23, 2023.

• Notice cancelled for 2023 Provo City Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Original bid number: PROVOEN202320698
• Work included sidewalk, curb and gutter, and ADA ramp replacement
• Bid deadline was February 23, 2023, 3:00 PM
• Completion deadline was August 15, 2023

Provo City Public Works

This notice for the 2023 Provo City Pavement Preservation Treatment Project has been cancelled. The original notice invited bids for applying pavement preservation product to about 118,300 square yards of city streets, with bids due by February 23, 2023, but the project is no longer proceeding as scheduled.

• Cancelled notice for 2023 Provo City Pavement Preservation Treatment Project
• Original bid number: PROVOEN202217002
• Work involved approximately 118,300 square yards of pavement preservation product
• Bids were to be opened at Provo City Engineering Office, 1377 South 350 East, Provo, UT 84606
• Completion deadline was August 19, 2023

Provo City Board of Adjustment

The Provo City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on January 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 445 West Center Street. The board will hear two appeals: Bob Jones's appeal of a denied 30% slope variance for property at 379 East 4900 North, and Rebecca Evans's appeal of a staff denial of a nonconforming use at 492 N Draper Lane. The public is invited to attend and comment.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of 30% slope variance for 379 East 4900 North (R1.10 zone)
• Appeal of staff denial of nonconforming use at 492 N Draper Lane (FC1 zone)
• Public hearing at 5:00 p.m., pre-meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Provo Peak Conference Room
• Decisions appealable to 4th District Court within 30 days

Provo City Energy (Power) Board

The Provo City Energy (Power) Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, electing a board chairman, and receiving financial, KPI, and manager reports. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Board Chairman Elections
• Financial Report by Charlie Fuller
• KPI Report by Charlie Fuller
• Manager Report by Travis Ball
• 2023 Board Meeting Schedule Review