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April Board of Appeals Meeting Summary – April 26, 2024

Boards & Commissions — Friday, April 26, 2024
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateFriday, April 26, 2024
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We'll go ahead and call this April 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.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Windsor.

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Present.

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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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Here.

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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.

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Here.

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Has everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the previous meeting?

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Do we have a motion to approve?

0:22

So move.

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Second.

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Motion by Mr.

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Tucker sent it by Mr.

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Windsor that the minutes from the uh March Board of Appeals meeting be approved.

0:29

All those in favor say aye.

0:31

All right.

0:31

Those opposed.

0:32

Motion carries.

0:33

We've had a request for uh item 3067 219 North Pearl.

0:38

If you'd come up first, please.

0:42

Morning.

0:43

Good morning.

0:43

Kevin Hunter for 219 North Pearl.

0:46

Um I'm accompanied by Lorene.

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She's a property manager for my buyer.

0:52

As I stated last month, have it under contract, and we haven't closed yet.

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Um about an hour closing on part of the properties, and then we're respectfully asking for another 30 days to get this one closed.

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This is one of about five more that we're trying to get done, but they are under construction loan uh scenario.

1:11

So it's taking a little bit longer to get that done, and we're asking if we can have another 30 days to get that one wrapped up so that hit a close, and then Mr.

1:20

Gilstrap, my buyer, can get his permit and get with Jeff on what the city's looking for.

1:27

So his intention is to uh rebuild the structure?

1:30

Yes.

1:32

And is it secure now currently?

1:34

Yes, it is.

1:39

Any other questions?

1:43

We have a motion.

1:46

Chairman, I make a motion that item number 3067 is located at 219 North Pearl Avenue be extended to our next meeting's agenda on May 24th for a progress for it and demolition hearing.

1:57

Second there's a motion by Mr.

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Windsor, segmented by Mr.

2:02

Tucker that item 3067 219 North Pearl be extended to our May 24th meeting for progress report and demolition hearing.

2:10

All those in favor say aye.

2:11

Aye.

2:12

Those opposed, motion carries.

2:14

Thank you.

2:19

You can come up.

2:20

We don't take them any particular order, but if you you can come up and just tell us about your property.

2:34

Morning.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Property Disputes███████████████████████████████████████████43%
Building Code Enforcement█████████████████████████████29%
Property Maintenance█████████████████████████25%
Public Engagement██2%
Funding Allocation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

April Board of Appeals Meeting Summary – April 26, 2024

The Joplin Board of Appeals met on April 26, 2024, to consider numerous properties scheduled for demolition or under repair orders. The board reviewed progress reports, heard from property owners and neighbors, and granted extensions, stays, or releases for multiple properties. Several property owners cited financial constraints, ongoing rehabilitation work, or efforts to secure funding. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and handled a consent calendar item.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes from the March 2024 Board of Appeals meeting were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Item 3067 (219 North Pearl Avenue): Kevin Hunter, representing the buyer, requested a 30-day extension to close on the property. The property is under contract and the buyer intends to rebuild. The board granted an extension to May 24, 2024, for a progress report and demolition hearing.
  • Item 3074 (1711 West A Street): Lenny Peavler and Christopher McWilliams asked to save the front half of the house and rebuild the back. The property had fire damage and foundation issues. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report and demolition hearing, urging the owners to present a detailed plan.
  • Item 3063 (320 South Windsor): Diana Flores, a recent buyer, sought a stay of demolition. She had cleaned the property and planned a full remodel. The board granted a stay, noting ownership questions (later clarified that she had a warranty deed from Don Simmons). The stay allows her to work toward a permit and bring a plan to the next meeting.
  • Item 3065 (1030 South Sergeant): Nancy Awedon, representing her brother, requested more time to rehab the property. Contractors estimated over $100,000 for a full rehab. The board declined to grant a stay and allowed the demolition order to proceed, noting the high cost relative to the property’s value.
  • Item 3068 (1518 South Sergeant): Neighbors spoke in favor of demolition, citing safety issues, vagrants, and fires. The property owner had a permit for electrical work but had made little progress. The board continued the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3072 (220 North Byers Avenue): The owner reported significant progress on remodeling and had a permit. The board continued the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3051 (2131 Nashville Avenue): The owner, Tammy, reported slow progress due to weather and health issues. She had a siding and window permit but had not completed framing inspection. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, with a proviso that a framing inspection be completed by the next meeting.
  • Item 3071 (1822 South Indiana): Marty Coss indicated the house was beyond his ability to rehab and expressed interest in using ARPA grant funds for demolition. The board continued the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report, noting that the grant program was not yet operational.
  • Items 3026, 3027, 3028 (2611, 2617, 2621 South Pearl): The owner reported substantial progress on plumbing, siding, and windows, and had a new payment plan for the property. The board extended the items to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3076 (2025 South Buyers Avenue): A first-time attendee requested time to sell the property to an investment company. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3073 (512 South Cox Avenue): Subcontractors reported extensive work including foundation repairs, new roof, and electrical rough-in. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3056 (217 South Pearl Avenue): A representative noted progress on a retaining wall and porch, but no interior work. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 3054 (1624 West 4th Street): Matt Smith reported that windows and doors were purchased but not yet installed. He requested a month’s extension. The board granted the extension to May 24, 2024.
  • Items 3015/3016 (117-121 South Buyers Avenue): Dalton reported framing progress and installation of security lights. The board extended the items to June 28, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 2986 (302 South Connor): The owner did not appear due to a lightning strike blocking his property. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.
  • Item 2990 (801, 803, 805 West First Street): No progress reported; owners were still seeking funding. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, with a request to fix fencing and maintain the property.
  • Item 3002 (301 South Winfield): Progress stalled after footing issues. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, with a warning that a demolition hearing could be scheduled if no progress is shown.
  • Item 3033 (1010 West 3rd): No progress. The board extended the item to May 24, 2024, with a similar warning.
  • Item 3039 (810 West 17th Street): The owner completed exterior work and was ready for wiring. The board released the property from the agenda.
  • Item 3075 (1617 South Ohio): The neighbor purchased and demolished the property. The board released it from the agenda.
  • Item 3077 (1202/1204 South Wall): The building was struck by a vehicle months ago and remained vacant. The board continued the item to May 24, 2024, for a progress report.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved from March 2024 meeting.
  • Extensions granted to May 24, 2024, for items 3067, 3074, 3068, 3072, 3051, 3071, 3026-3028, 3076, 3073, 3056, 3054, 2986, 2990, 3002, 3033, and 3077.
  • Stay of demolition granted for item 3063 (320 South Windsor), subject to ownership verification and progress.
  • Demolition allowed to proceed for item 3065 (1030 South Sergeant) – no stay granted.
  • Items released from the agenda: 3039 (810 West 17th) and 3075 (1617 South Ohio).
  • Extended to June 28, 2024, for items 3015/3016 (117-121 South Buyers).
  • Warnings issued for items 3002 and 3033 that lack of progress could lead to demolition hearings.
  • Conditional extension for item 3051 requiring a framing inspection before the next meeting.

Meeting Transcript

We'll go ahead and call this April Board of Appeals meeting to order. First order of business is roll call. Mr. Brown. Present. Mr. Windsor. Present. Mr. Wagner? Here. Mr. Duncan? Here. Mr. Tucker? Here. Mr. Wicklin. Here. Has everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the previous meeting? Do we have a motion to approve? So move. Second. Motion by Mr. Tucker sent it by Mr. Windsor that the minutes from the uh March Board of Appeals meeting be approved. All those in favor say aye. All right. Those opposed. Motion carries. We've had a request for uh item 3067 219 North Pearl. If you'd come up first, please. Morning. Good morning. Kevin Hunter for 219 North Pearl. Um I'm accompanied by Lorene. She's a property manager for my buyer. As I stated last month, have it under contract, and we haven't closed yet. Um about an hour closing on part of the properties, and then we're respectfully asking for another 30 days to get this one closed. This is one of about five more that we're trying to get done, but they are under construction loan uh scenario. So it's taking a little bit longer to get that done, and we're asking if we can have another 30 days to get that one wrapped up so that hit a close, and then Mr. Gilstrap, my buyer, can get his permit and get with Jeff on what the city's looking for. So his intention is to uh rebuild the structure? Yes. And is it secure now currently? Yes, it is. Any other questions? We have a motion. Chairman, I make a motion that item number 3067 is located at 219 North Pearl Avenue be extended to our next meeting's agenda on May 24th for a progress for it and demolition hearing.

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