The city announced Wednesday evening the applicant’s intention to stop its current application and resubmit an amended proposal to further address certain issues.

In a statement shared with the Daily Herald, the City Council said the applicant intends to make changes regarding the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone and parking requirements.

“While we anticipated the Vesper proposal being on our agenda this Tuesday, the applicant has notified us that they intend to stop their current application and submit an amended application to address some additional details concerning the project,” the City Council said.

“The city will continue to diligently review every aspect of this request, including appropriate zoning, transportation modes, and economic impacts over this time as each councilor determines what the best path forward is.”

The resubmitted proposal will have to return to the planning commission before it is presented to the council.

Vesper Amphitheater, pitched as a 20,000-seat outdoor concert venue, was announced by members of the Osmond family on May 19. Developers stated it would become the “gateway” to Provo Canyon that would transform an existing gravel pit into a world-class venue that would attract top performers and visitors to the city.

Applicants, who include Vesper founder Spencer Shumway and executive director David Osmond, are pitching to build the amphitheater on 100.7 acres south of Timpanogos Park, with 34.23 acres of the property located on a gravel pit owned by the Provo Canyon Mining Company and 66.47 acres currently owned by Provo City.

Plans call for an adjoining hotel, restaurants, parking and associated retail adjoining the property. The venue could be transformed into an indoor 8,000-seat venue during the winter.

In June, the planning commission voted 5-2 not to recommend approval of zone changes for the project, with members citing concerns over parking and building a large development in the canyon.

The City Council has met with the applicant in its last two work sessions to discuss the project.

Daniel Andersen, a spokesman for the City Council, said Thursday the timeline going forward on the project depends on when the applicant puts together its new application. 

“We’re hoping to see it as soon as possible, but right now we’re all kind of holding our breath and waiting to hear more,” he said.