The Administrative Land Use Authority (ALUA) meeting held on July 22, 2026, resulted in the postponement of a decision regarding the LeBaron Music Studio. The proposed business, located in the general area of 634 North 200 East in Providence, Utah, seeks a conditional use permit to operate music classes from a residential basement.
Patricia LeBaron, the applicant, described the proposed business as a small in-home operation providing music lessons under a licensing agreement with Let's Play Music. The curriculum includes programs for children aged zero to four and a piano-focused program for children aged four to six. The classes are intended to be low-volume and structured, with the applicant planning to begin sessions in late August.
During the meeting, City Engineer Steven Wood raised concerns regarding parking capacity. The property has approximately three on-site parking spaces, but the classes could potentially result in up to eight vehicles. Wood noted that relying on street parking could be problematic, particularly during winter months when snow accumulation and plowing reduce available road width. Additionally, Chair Skarlet Bankhead noted that Providence City Code requires home businesses to provide sufficient parking for customers on the homeowner's land or an adjacent parcel owned by the homeowner.
The Authority also discussed the need for the applicant to consult with her homeowners association (HOA) to ensure the business does not conflict with any existing CC&Rs. While the city does not enforce CC&Rs, officials expressed a desire to avoid approving a conditional use that might lead to compliance conflicts later.
The ALUA voted unanimously to continue the item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. This delay is intended to allow the applicant time to consult with her HOA, verify minimum enrollment requirements under her licensing agreement, and review specific Providence City Code provisions regarding home businesses and parking.
