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Joplin Building Board of Appeals Meeting - March 22, 2024

Boards & Commissions — Friday, March 22, 2024
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateFriday, March 22, 2024
StatusFILED
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We'll go ahead and call the March Board of Appeals meeting to order.

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First order of business is roll call.

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Mr.

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Brown present.

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Mr.

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Windsor?

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Here.

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Mr.

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Wagner.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Duncan.

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Mr.

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Tucker.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Wicklin.

0:14

Here.

0:14

We had an email from Mr.

0:15

Duncan that said he wasn't available for this meeting.

0:17

Do we have a motion to excuse Mr.

0:19

Duncan?

0:19

So second.

0:21

Motion by Mr.

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Windsor, seconded by Mr.

0:23

Tucker that Mr.

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Ducan be excused.

0:25

All those in favor say aye.

0:26

Aye.

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Those opposed.

0:28

Motion carries.

0:30

We have a consent.

0:35

I'll move to approve.

0:36

Second.

0:38

Motion by Mr.

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Windsor, seconded by Mr.

0:40

Tucker that uh that the minutes of the February meeting be approved.

0:44

All those in favor say aye.

0:45

Aye.

0:46

Those opposed.

0:47

Motion carries.

0:49

Just come up to the podium, give us your name and uh the project or the property you're here to talk about.

0:59

Morning.

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Morning.

1:00

Dustin Melius with Pro X here to talk about 117-121 South buyers.

1:07

We're uh currently reframing the stairways on the inside, uh framing H back platforms in the attic, uh replacing all the damaged and rotted studs and joists and subfloor.

1:19

Uh we anticipate being done with the first building on the interior framing uh sometime hopefully starting next week.

1:28

And I've got a plumber scheduled in right behind them.

1:32

Um the architect and engineer currently um we're I don't know if it's submitted to the city yet, but we're looking at changing some stuff on the electrical plan.

1:42

So as soon as I have that change made and submitted, be really close to being able to schedule an electrician in there to start.

1:50

Uh HVAC, the equipment's been ordered.

1:54

Um fire suppression.

1:56

Now I've got to review their their shop drawings, and then they're ready to start.

2:00

So that's kind of where I'm at with it.

2:04

Um you guys probably want an updated schedule.

2:09

Uh currently, if we can get the electrical changes done, probably looking at July to August completion.

2:19

If not, we've got electrical parts that are gonna be on back order till at least December.

2:27

Maybe next meeting.

2:28

If you had a printed schedule, we could have to do that.

2:31

I could bring that.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Building Code Enforcement████████████████████████████████████36%
Procedural███████████████████19%
Property Maintenance█████████████13%
Property Disputes███████7%
Public Safety█████5%
Permit Management████4%
Affordable Housing████4%
Public Works Update████4%
Homelessness███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Building Board of Appeals Meeting - March 22, 2024

The Joplin Building Board of Appeals met on March 22, 2024, at 3:15 PM CT in the Joplin Municipal Building to conduct hearings on multiple properties under the city's dangerous building and demolition code. The board considered progress reports, extensions, releases, and one dangerous building hearing. Key actions included ordering the demolition of a severely deteriorated structure at 3312 South Moffat Avenue, granting extensions for numerous properties, and releasing several from the agenda due to near-completion or voluntary demolition.

Consent Calendar

  • Roll call: Members present – Brown, Windsor, Wagner, Tucker, Wicklin. Mr. Duncan excused by unanimous vote.
  • Minutes of the February 2024 meeting approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ed Coons, 2630 South Wall – Resident expressed frustration with the lack of progress on the Jay Pearl properties (2617 South Pearl area). He stated that despite promises of fencing, lighting, and crews, work appeared minimal and sporadic. He urged the board to review past meeting minutes and noted that the neighborhood has suffered for years since the tornado.

Discussion Items

  • 117-121 South Byers (Items 3015, 3016) – Dustin Melius (Pro X) reported ongoing interior framing, with electrical plan changes pending. Anticipated completion July–August, but electrical parts could be on backorder until December. Extended to April 26 for progress report and demolition hearing.
  • 306 South Conner & 306½ South Conner (Items 2987, 2986) – Levi (Blue Shutter Investments) reported siding and rough-in work at 306; 306½ nearly complete. Item 2987 (306½) released from agenda due to near completion. Item 2986 (302 South Conner) extended to April 26.
  • 1624 West 4th Street (Item 3054) – Matt Smith (new owner) reported fire debris cleanup, 50% framing, electrical started, windows ordered. Extended to April 26.
  • 1711 West A (Item 3074) – Landry Pavler said he is trying to sell the property; potential buyer aware of board status. Extended to April 26 with warning that demolition could be ordered at next meeting.
  • 2617 South Pearl / 3026-3028 (Items 3026, 3027, 3028) – David Papin (Jay Pearl) reported progress but no closing on the property. Issues with plumbing vent lines and a missing slab. The board expressed frustration with repeated delays over several months. A neighbor (Ed Coons) testified. The board voted to continue to April 26 for a demolition hearing, with proper notice to be given.
  • 1032 South Sergeant (Item 3065) – Nancy Aguero and her brother Eduardo requested more time to repair the property (windows, siding). They said they did not receive proper notice of the demolition order. The board directed a city inspection before the next meeting and will revisit at April 26.
  • 1518 South Sergeant (Item 3068) – Property owner requested extension for financing; permit obtained. Extended to April 26.
  • 1822 South Indiana (Item 3071) – Marty Coss, first-time appearance, said he was unaware of issues. Renter complaints led to city inspection; termite damage and structural concerns. Extended to April 26 with direction to meet with inspectors.
  • 512 South Cox (Item 3073) – Owner reported foundation work, painting, and roof repairs but had open tarp for weeks. Extended to April 26 with instruction to provide a timeline.
  • 217 South Pearl (Item 3056) – Elizabeth (on behalf of owner) reported footings approved and concrete to be poured. Original contractor quit. Extended to April 26.
  • 911 West B (Item 3011) – Philip Ends reported plumbing rough-in passed, ready for sheetrock. Released from agenda due to good progress.
  • 219 North Pearl (Item 3067) – Kevin Hunter said property under contract to Josh Gilstrap; closing delayed 30 days by lender. Extended to April 26.
  • 3312 South Moffat (Item 3069) – Occupant Elizabeth (mother owns property) reported still on waiting list for affordable housing. Board discussed safety risks; a dangerous building hearing was held. Ordered demolished with 30 days to vacate. City officials noted demolition order would move residents to top of homeless coalition list, and a private group offered to fund storage for possessions.
  • 801-805 West First Street (Item 2990) – Owner not present; permit application nearing expiration; funding still sought. Extended 30 days to April 26.
  • 301 South Windfield (Item 3002) – Permit current but progress slow. Extended to April 26.
  • 1116 South Jackson (Item 3010) – Near final inspection; released from agenda.
  • 1010 West 3rd Street (Item 3033) – Owner reported windows ready to start. Extended to April 26.
  • 810 West 17th Street (Item 3039) – Structure cited, no rough-in inspections yet. Extended to April 26.
  • 2131 Nashville Avenue (Item 3051) – Owner not present; permit for windows but electrical not started. Extended to April 26 with concerns.
  • 902 South Sergeant (Item 3070) – Owner voluntarily demolishing; released from agenda.
  • 220 North Myers (Item 3072) – Permit in place but work done without inspections. Extended to April 26.
  • 1617 South Ohio (Item 3075) – Fire damage; owner waiting on insurance. Extended to April 26.

Key Outcomes

  • Demolition Ordered: 3312 South Moffat Avenue (Item 3069) declared a dangerous building under Ch. 26, Art. 9 & 10, subsections 4,5,6,12; ordered demolished with 30 days to vacate. The board requested the city attorney explore fee waiver possibilities, but that requires council action.
  • Released from Agenda: Items 2987 (306½ South Conner), 3011 (911 West B), 3010 (1116 South Jackson), 3070 (902 South Sergeant) – either due to near completion or voluntary demolition.
  • Extensions Granted (all to April 26, 2024, unless noted): 3015/3016 (117-121 South Byers), 2986 (302 South Conner), 3054 (1624 West 4th), 3074 (1711 West A), 3026/3027/3028 (2617 South Pearl area), 3065 (1032 South Sergeant – subject to inspection), 3068 (1518 South Sergeant), 3071 (1822 South Indiana), 3073 (512 South Cox), 3056 (217 South Pearl), 3067 (219 North Pearl), 2990 (801-805 West First), 3002 (301 South Windfield), 3033 (1010 West 3rd), 3039 (810 West 17th), 3051 (2131 Nashville), 3072 (220 North Myers), 3075 (1617 South Ohio).
  • Next Meeting: April 26, 2024, at 3:15 PM CT in the Joplin Municipal Building.

Meeting Transcript

We'll go ahead and call the March Board of Appeals meeting to order. First order of business is roll call. Mr. Brown present. Mr. Windsor? Here. Mr. Wagner. Here. Mr. Duncan. Mr. Tucker. Here. Mr. Wicklin. Here. We had an email from Mr. Duncan that said he wasn't available for this meeting. Do we have a motion to excuse Mr. Duncan? So second. Motion by Mr. Windsor, seconded by Mr. Tucker that Mr. Ducan be excused. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed. Motion carries. We have a consent. I'll move to approve. Second. Motion by Mr. Windsor, seconded by Mr. Tucker that uh that the minutes of the February meeting be approved. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed. Motion carries. Just come up to the podium, give us your name and uh the project or the property you're here to talk about. Morning. Morning. Dustin Melius with Pro X here to talk about 117-121 South buyers. We're uh currently reframing the stairways on the inside, uh framing H back platforms in the attic, uh replacing all the damaged and rotted studs and joists and subfloor. Uh we anticipate being done with the first building on the interior framing uh sometime hopefully starting next week. And I've got a plumber scheduled in right behind them. Um the architect and engineer currently um we're I don't know if it's submitted to the city yet, but we're looking at changing some stuff on the electrical plan. So as soon as I have that change made and submitted, be really close to being able to schedule an electrician in there to start.

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