Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting – December 11, 2023
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Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting – December 11, 2023
The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Joplin met on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The meeting was called to order with all seven commissioners present: Dr. Rosenberg, Ms. Warren, Mr. Kimball, Ms. Phillips, Mr. Jackson, Mr. McCullough, and Mr. Landis. The primary agenda item was Case 05-23, a request to voluntarily de-annex a property from the city of Joplin. The commission heard staff presentation, deliberated, and voted unanimously to approve the de-annexation.
Consent Calendar
- Meeting Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion by Ms. Phillips, second by Mr. Landis; all voted in favor.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition to Case 05-23.
Discussion Items
- Case 05-23 – Voluntary De-Annexation: City staff representative Tyler presented the request. The property (approximately one acre) was annexed into the city in March 2022 as part of an out-of-town sewer agreement. The owner had signed the agreement but never connected to city sewer, remaining on septic and well water. The surrounding subdivision (New Addition) is outside city limits; none of its homes are in Joplin. The property owner later objected to being annexed, and the city agreed to file the de-annexation request on their behalf. Staff noted that the city generally does not de-annex property, but site-specific circumstances—lack of city-standard infrastructure, limited service capacity, and the owner’s disinterest in city services—supported this request. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the annexation process, utility rates, and whether other properties in the subdivision were affected. The owner was aware that de-annexation would mean losing access to city fire and police protection.
Key Outcomes
- Motion to Approve De-Annexation: Mr. Jackson moved to approve Case 05-23 for the de-annexation of the property. Dr. Rosenberg seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Dr. Rosenberg and a second by Mr. Landis, with no old or new business.
Meeting Transcript
All right, and we will call to order the zoning and planning commission meeting on Monday, the 11th of December 2023. Dr. Rosenberg? Present. Ms. Warren, present. Mr. Kimball. Present. Ms. Phillips. Present. Mr. Jackson. Present. Mr. McCullough? Present. Mr. Landis. Present. Do we have a motion to accept into the record our meeting minutes from previous meeting? I'll make that motion. Do we have a second? I'll second. Okay. That is a motion by Ms. Phillips and a second by Mr. Landis. All those in favor? Aye. Anyone opposed? Motion carries. These are our public hearing procedures. 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 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. Remember, this is a public hearing, and all sides have a right to give testimony or state one side of any issue. 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 appendix 29A of the Joplin Municipal Code, resources, guides, and industry standards of the city of Joplin, complete street design guide, walkable neighborhood design guides, approved tree list, his or historic preservation regulations, floodplain regulations, and the wireless telecommunication facilities citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F of the Joplin Development Code. The written recommendation of the city staff and all other written evidence presented at today's meeting. Thank you for your consideration and your understanding. These cases will be presented to the city council on Tuesday, January 2nd of 2024. Our first case we'll be hearing today is case 05-23. A request to voluntarily de-annex a property from the city of Joplin. Good evening, Commission.
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