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Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - July 10, 2023

Boards & Commissions — Monday, July 10, 2023
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, July 10, 2023
StatusFILED
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We'll call to order the zoning and planning meeting for Monday, July 10th, 2023.

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Would you please call roll?

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Yes, we will.

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Dr.

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Rosenberg.

0:16

President.

0:17

Miss Warren, present.

0:18

Mr.

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Kimball.

0:20

Present.

0:21

Ms.

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Phillips, present.

0:22

Mr.

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Jackson.

0:23

Present.

0:24

Mr.

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McCullough.

0:25

Present.

0:25

Mr.

0:25

Landis.

0:28

Is there a motion to excuse Mr.

0:30

Landis from our meeting today?

0:31

So moved.

0:33

Second.

0:35

Second.

0:36

Okay.

0:36

That's a motion from Mr.

0:38

Jackson, second from Dr.

0:39

Rosenberg.

0:40

All those in favor?

0:41

Aye.

0:41

Aye.

0:42

Anyone opposed?

0:44

That passes unanimously.

0:50

Do we have a motion to approve minutes from our previous meeting?

0:57

So moved.

0:58

Do we have a second?

0:59

I'll second.

1:01

It's a motion from Dr.

1:02

Rosenberg and a second from Miss Phillips.

1:05

All those in favor?

1:06

Aye.

1:07

Aye.

1:07

All anyone in favor.

1:10

Motion passes.

1:15

All right, these are our public hearing procedures.

1:20

It is requested that any persons wishing to testify before the zoning and planning commission follow these rules.

1:26

State your name and address clearly for the record.

1:29

Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

1:33

Please do not repeat any testimony that has been given previously.

1:37

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

1:42

Everyone is invited to speak.

1:44

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

1:48

When the public hearing is closed by the chair, no additional testimony is allowed except when invited by the board.

1:57

Sorry, I lost my spot.

1:59

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

2:06

The zoning and planning commission of the city of Joplin through this introduction accepts into evidence the 2012 comprehensive plan, the development code of the city of Joplin, being appendices 29A of the City Municipal Code, resources, guides, and industry standards of the city of Joplin, complete street design guide, walkable neighborhood design guidelines, approved tree list, historic preservation regulations, floodplain regulations, and the wireless telecommunication, uh the wireless telecommunications facility citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, and E and F of the Joplin Development Code.

2:46

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

2:52

Thank you for your consideration.

2:54

These cases will be presented to City Council on Monday, August 7th, 2023.

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Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting

Introductory paragraph summarizing the overall meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Motion to excuse Mr. Landis passed unanimously.
  • Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public offered testimony for any of the cases.

Discussion Items

  • Case 038-23: Request to rezone from C1 to C3 at 2918 East 20th Street. The applicant's representative argued the rezoning aligns with the comprehensive plan and surrounding uses (C3 and PD C3). Staff noted an elevation certificate would be required at the building permit stage due to floodplain location. The commission approved unanimously.
  • Case 039-23: Site plan review for a proposed addition (initially 15,000 sq ft but likely smaller) at 3502 East Enterprise Avenue for Refresco. Architect Steve Bacon presented details including new impervious surfaces for loading dock and trailer parking, parking reorganization, and potential expansion of stormwater detention by 20%. Unanimous approval.
  • Case 040-23: Site plan review for additions at 2111 North Main Street. The applicant described a 1,210 sq ft addition, a 1,130 sq ft garage, and driveway reconfiguration to improve access for deliveries. Discussion about the PD overlay and C2 vs C3 parking requirements. Unanimous approval.
  • Case 041-23: Site plan review for a 48-unit apartment building on a former tornado lot at 2502 South Moffat Avenue. Wayne Stevenson of GB Engineering presented the PD process for the development. Unanimous approval.

Key Outcomes

  • All four cases (038-23, 039-23, 040-23, 041-23) were approved unanimously.
  • The cases are scheduled to be presented to the City Council on August 7, 2023.

Meeting Transcript

We'll call to order the zoning and planning meeting for Monday, July 10th, 2023. Would you please call roll? Yes, we will. Dr. Rosenberg. President. Miss Warren, present. Mr. Kimball. Present. Ms. Phillips, present. Mr. Jackson. Present. Mr. McCullough. Present. Mr. Landis. Is there a motion to excuse Mr. Landis from our meeting today? So moved. Second. Second. Okay. That's a motion from Mr. Jackson, second from Dr. Rosenberg. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That passes unanimously. Do we have a motion to approve minutes from our previous meeting? So moved. Do we have a second? I'll second. It's a motion from Dr. Rosenberg and a second from Miss Phillips. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. All anyone in favor. Motion passes. All right, these are our public hearing procedures. It is requested that any persons wishing to testify before the zoning and planning commission follow these rules. State your name and address clearly for the record. Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible. Please do not repeat any testimony that has been given previously.

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