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Joplin Board of Adjustments Meeting - March 17, 2023

Boards & Commissions — Friday, March 17, 2023
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateFriday, March 17, 2023
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Mm-hmm.

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Yep, I think so.

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Mr.

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Vaisner.

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Yes.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Lane.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Smith.

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Mr.

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Pinjou?

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Mr.

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Briley.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Crack.

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Here.

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All right.

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Thank you.

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Okay.

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First, I'd like to uh can we get a motion to excuse the Mr.

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Smith and Mr.

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Pinjou that didn't make it with us today?

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I'll make a motion to excuse those absent.

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I'll second.

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All in favor?

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Opposed.

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None opposed.

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Motion passes.

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Okay.

0:46

I think the next order of business we need to do is to approve our minutes from our last meeting of July 15th.

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Has everyone had a chance to review those minutes?

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And if so, could we get a motion on those minutes?

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I'll make a motion we approve.

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I second.

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All in favor?

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Aye.

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Opposed.

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None opposed.

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That motion passes.

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All right, thank you.

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All right.

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Thanks for joining us today.

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We'll um call the dropping board of adjustments meeting to order.

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Um first first off, I'll read the rules of the meeting before we get started.

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Uh first, state your name and your address clearly for the record.

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Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

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Please do not repeat testimony that has been previously given.

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We want you to state your facts but limit your information to only new information.

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Everyone is invited to speak.

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However, you however, if you have a spokesperson, please allow him or her to speak.

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When the public hearing is closed by the chairman, no additional testimony is it is allowed without the invitation of the board.

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Remember that this is a public hearing, and all sides have a right to give testimony or state one side of any issue.

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The Board of Adjustments of the City of Joplin through this introduction accepts into evidence the 2012 comprehensive plan, the zoning code of the city of Joplin and the subdivision regulations of the city of Japlin, the telecommunications ordinance, and the stormwater management regulations of the city of Joplin being appendices 29-A, 29-b, 29-D, 29-e, and 29-f of the city municipal code.

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The written recommendations of the city staff and all other written evidence presented at today's meeting.

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Okay, our first case today is case 03-23-01, 2602 South Kingsdale Street, a request from Samuel Wimsett for a variance of the 30 feet platted setback requirement to construct an addition on the existing residential house appendix 29, Article 5, Section 5.01, residential development standards, table 5-02.

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Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Board of Adjustments Meeting - March 17, 2023

The Joplin Board of Adjustments convened on March 17, 2023, to hear three variance requests: one for a setback variance on a residential addition and two for height variances for new hotels on Hammonds Boulevard. All requests were approved unanimously.

Consent Calendar

  • Motion to excuse absent board members Mr. Smith and Mr. Pinjou passed unanimously.
  • Motion to approve minutes from the July 15 meeting passed unanimously.

Case 03-23-01: Variance at 2602 South Kingsdale Street

  • Applicant Samuel Wimsett requested a variance from the 30-foot platted setback requirement to construct an addition to his existing home. He explained that because of the curved roadway and platted lot lines, the actual distance from the road pavement is 55-60 feet, and the plat creates a triangular intrusion into the lot. No neighbors objected. The board unanimously approved the variance.

Case 03-23-02: Height Variance for True Hilton Hotel at 3132 Hammonds Boulevard

  • Applicant Todd Boland (architect with H Design Group) requested allowance of one additional story (four stories total) from the maximum three stories allowed, to build a 96-room True Hilton Hotel. The hotel's tallest parapet would be 52 feet (under the requested 60-foot limit). The board noted that an existing nearby Residence Inn is also four stories. City staff recommended approval. No public opposition. The board unanimously approved.

Case 03-23-03: Height Variance for Courtyard by Marriott at 3132 Hammonds Boulevard

  • Todd Boland presented a second request for the same property: a 125-room Courtyard by Marriott with a maximum height of 58 feet (under the requested 60 feet). The hotel would replace a dilapidated Holiday Inn. Board members expressed support for the improvement. No opposition. Unanimously approved.

Key Outcomes

  • All three variance requests were approved without dissent.
  • The meeting adjourned following a motion and second.

Meeting Transcript

Mm-hmm. Yep, I think so. Mr. Vaisner. Yes. Here. Mr. Lane. Here. Mr. Smith. Mr. Pinjou? Mr. Briley. Here. Mr. Crack. Here. All right. Thank you. Okay. First, I'd like to uh can we get a motion to excuse the Mr. Smith and Mr. Pinjou that didn't make it with us today? I'll make a motion to excuse those absent. I'll second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed. None opposed. Motion passes. Okay. I think the next order of business we need to do is to approve our minutes from our last meeting of July 15th. Has everyone had a chance to review those minutes? And if so, could we get a motion on those minutes? I'll make a motion we approve. I second. All in favor? Aye. Opposed. None opposed. That motion passes. All right, thank you. All right. Thanks for joining us today. We'll um call the dropping board of adjustments meeting to order. Um first first off, I'll read the rules of the meeting before we get started. Uh first, state your name and your address clearly for the record.

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