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Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - January 8, 2024

Boards & Commissions — Monday, January 8, 2024
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, January 8, 2024
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We'll call to order the January 8th, 2024 Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission meeting.

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Will you please call roll?

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Here, Mr.

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Rosenberg.

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Present.

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Ms.

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Warren.

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Mr.

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Kimball.

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Present.

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Ms.

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Phillips.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Jackson.

0:25

Present.

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Mr.

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McCoa.

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Rosen.

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Mr.

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Landis.

0:31

Do we have a motion to excuse our two absentee fellows?

0:34

So I'll move.

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Second.

0:36

Okay.

0:36

That's a motion by Mr.

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Rosenberg and a second by Mr.

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Jackson.

0:40

All those in favor?

0:42

Anyone opposed?

0:44

That motion carries.

0:50

Do we have a motion to accept into the record our meeting minutes from our last meeting?

0:57

So moved.

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I'll second.

0:59

It's a motion from Mr.

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Rosenberg and a second from Ms.

1:03

Phillips.

1:03

All those in favor?

1:04

Aye.

1:05

Anyone opposed?

1:08

Motion carries.

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

1:20

State your name and address clearly for the record.

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Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

1:27

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

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

1:35

Everyone is invited to speak.

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

1:42

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

1:48

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

1:55

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 lists, historic preservation regulations, floodplain regulations, and the wireless telecommunications facilities citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F of the Joplin Development Code.

2:36

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

2:42

Thank you for your consideration and understanding.

2:44

These cases will be presented at the next city council meeting, which will happen on Monday, February the 5th, 2024.

2:55

Do we have a motion to I was gonna say chair point of order?

3:00

I was gonna ask if we could make a motion to um show Ms.

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Warren is present for the meeting.

3:05

Do we have a motion on that?

3:07

I'll make that motion.

3:11

I'll second it.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Street Naming█████████████████████████████████████37%
Zoning Regulations█████████████████████████25%
Procedural████████████████████20%
Urban Planning██████████10%
Public Works Update████4%
Public Engagement████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting Summary - January 8, 2024

The Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission met on January 8, 2024, to consider six agenda items including a rezoning request, a voluntary annexation, a ceremonial street renaming, a site plan review, and two final plat approvals. All items were approved, with one case passing by a 4-1 vote. The next city council meeting where these cases will be presented is scheduled for February 5, 2024.

Consent Calendar

  • Roll call and attendance: Seven members present (Rosenberg, Warren, Kimball, Phillips, Jackson, McCoa, Landis). Two members absent. A motion to excuse the absent members carried unanimously (motion by Rosenberg, second by Jackson). Ms. Warren was later corrected to be present via a separate motion (Jackson/Phillips, unanimous).
  • Meeting minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted into the record (motion by Rosenberg, second by Phillips, unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Case 001-24 (Rezoning): Applicant Britt Hale (2431 Stanton Drive) spoke in favor of rezoning from M2 (Heavy Industrial) to R3 (Multifamily Residential) at 2012 West 2nd Street. He stated support for additional housing in the area. No other public testimony was offered.
  • Case 005-24 (Annexation): Applicant Katrina Smith (319 Pennsylvania Avenue) on behalf of the Ledfords requested voluntary annexation of ~9.5 acres west of Wildwood Ranch Parkway and Nellie May. Co-owner Lance Ledford (2806 Arizona Avenue, Suite C) was present to answer questions. No public opposition.
  • Case 006-24 (Street Renaming): City staff representative Tyler Bellar (602 South Main Street) presented the proposal to rename a section of South McKee Avenue to JD Loveway in honor of retired police officer J.D. Love. Vicki (1203 Broadway) clarified that the renaming is ceremonial and will not affect addresses or 911 services. She noted approval from the Boys & Girls Club. Commission members expressed strong support. No public opposition.
  • Case 002-24 (Site Plan Review): Applicant Blake Rourke (216 North Mina Avenue) presented the site plan for future development at the northwest corner of South Maiden Lane and West 22nd Street. No public testimony.
  • Case 003-24 (Final Plat Review): Applicant Katrina Smith presented the final plat for Eagles Edge Phase 3. Co-owner Lance Ledford confirmed the lots are all single-family residential. No public testimony.
  • Case 004-24 (Final Plat Review): Applicant Katrina Smith presented the final plat for Eagles Edge Phase 4. Lance Ledford estimated construction beginning May 1, 2024, depending on contracts. No public testimony.

Discussion Items

  • Case 001-24: Commissioner questions addressed the proposed unit types (single-family, duplexes, or apartments) and the number of units. Staff noted that the density would be determined at the site plan stage. The applicant retained 1.2 acres for the existing FOP lodge; the remaining 3 acres would be rezoned.
  • Case 005-24: Staff clarified that street signs for Nellie May are the responsibility of the developer and are obtained through Public Works. The commission requested future maps include address labels for surrounding properties.
  • Case 006-24: Commissioners discussed the notification process for affected property owners and the need for follow-up information about address changes. Staff clarified that the renaming is ceremonial and does not require address changes. The commission expressed strong support for honoring Officer Love.
  • Case 002-24: A commissioner asked about the number of Dollar Tree stores in Joplin (estimated at three). No other substantive discussion.
  • Case 003-24 and Case 004-24: Commissioners asked about the expected start date for construction (May 1, 2024 for Phase 4). Both phases are single-family residential subdivisions.

Key Outcomes

  • Case 001-24 (Rezoning): Motion to approve (Rosenberg/Phillips) carried with 4 votes in favor and 1 opposed (Ms. Warren). The motion was initially called as “opposed” but was corrected and carried.
  • Case 005-24 (Annexation): Motion to approve (Jackson/Warren) carried unanimously.
  • Case 006-24 (Street Renaming): Motion to approve (Jackson/Rosenberg) carried unanimously.
  • Case 002-24 (Site Plan Review): Motion to approve (Rosenberg/Warren) carried unanimously.
  • Case 003-24 (Final Plat Phase 3): Motion to approve (Jackson/Rosenberg) carried unanimously.
  • Case 004-24 (Final Plat Phase 4): Motion to approve (Rosenberg/Phillips) carried unanimously.

All cases will be presented to the Joplin City Council on Monday, February 5, 2024.

Meeting Transcript

We'll call to order the January 8th, 2024 Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission meeting. Will you please call roll? Here, Mr. Rosenberg. Present. Ms. Warren. Mr. Kimball. Present. Ms. Phillips. Present. Mr. Jackson. Present. Mr. McCoa. Rosen. Mr. Landis. Do we have a motion to excuse our two absentee fellows? So I'll move. Second. Okay. That's a motion by Mr. Rosenberg and a second by Mr. Jackson. All those in favor? Anyone opposed? That motion carries. Do we have a motion to accept into the record our meeting minutes from our last meeting? So moved. I'll second. It's a motion from Mr. Rosenberg and a second from Ms. Phillips. All those in favor? Aye. Anyone opposed? Motion carries. It is requested that 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. We want you to state 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. Remember that this is a public hearing, and all sides have the right to give testimony or state one side of any issue.

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