Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - October 9, 2023
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Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - October 9, 2023
The Zoning and Planning Commission of Joplin, Missouri, convened on October 9, 2023, to consider four cases: a special use permit renewal for a home beauty salon, two rezoning requests from single-family to two-family residential, and a final plat review for a subdivision phase. All items were approved unanimously with one abstention on the minutes approval.
Consent Calendar
- The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 opposed, with 1 abstention (Mr. McCullough). Motion by Mr. Landis, seconded by Ms. Warren.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made in favor or opposition to any case beyond the applicants' testimonies.
Discussion Items
Case 043-23: Special Use Permit for Home Beauty Salon at 2337 East Zora
- Applicant Alexa Patrick requested a special use permit to operate a home beauty salon, continuing a family tradition of 32 years. Staff clarified that the permit is tied to the property ownership; the grandmother had previously held a permit, and after ownership transfer, the new owners had obtained permits in 2019 and 2021. This third request was for the final renewal. The commission approved the motion unanimously.
Case 044-23: Rezoning from R1 to R2 at 1802 South Connecticut
- Captain Eastman, representing the property owners, requested rezoning to allow construction of three duplexes with two-car garages and two bedrooms upstairs. The lot is deep and unsuitable for a single-family home facing 18th Street. The applicant noted no opposition from neighbors and no protest petitions. The commission approved the motion unanimously.
Case 045-23: Rezoning from R1 to R2 at 1221 North Brownell Avenue
- The applicant sought to build smaller duplexes (two-bedroom, two-bath, approximately 1,000 square feet, no garage) to address the shortage of affordable housing. Staff clarified that the plan included three duplexes: two off Florida Avenue and one off Brownell Avenue, while retaining the existing single-family house. The commission approved the motion unanimously.
Case 046-23: Final Plat Review for Emerald Glades Phase Two at 3330 North St. Louis Avenue
- Katrina Smith of Owens Inc. presented the final plat for Phase Two, consisting of 42 lots. Combined with Phase One (31 lots), the subdivision will have a total of 73 lots. The commission approved the motion unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All four cases were approved unanimously by the commission.
- The recommendations will be presented to the Joplin City Council on November 6, 2023.
- The meeting was adjourned following the final approval.
Meeting Transcript
Okay. We'll begin the meeting of the zoning and planning commission for October 9th, 2023, Monday. Um do we have a motion to approve minutes? We probably need to do a roll call, even though I can see roll calls. If you'll make sure your mics are on, please. Mr. Rosenberg. Present. Ms. Warren, present. Mr. Kimball. Present. Ms. Phillips. Present. Mr. Jackson. Present. Mr. McCullough. Mr. Landis. Present. Thank you. Do we have a motion to accept the minutes from our previous meeting? I'll motion. Okay. Uh motion from Mr. Landis. Do we have a second? I'll second. And we have a second from Ms. Warren. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Chair, I vote to abstain. Okay. So we have um six pro and one abstain from that. And this begins the public hearing part of our meeting today. It is requested that persons wishing to testify before the zoning and planning commission follow these rules. Please 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. We want you to state your facts but limit your information to only new information. Everyone is invited to speak. However, if you have a spokesperson, please allow him or her to speak. When the public hearing is closed by the chair, no additional testimony is allowed except when invited by the board.
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