March 28, 2025 Joplin Board of Appeals Meeting

The Joplin Board of Appeals met on March 28, 2025, to review multiple properties under its agenda, including releases, extensions, and dangerous building hearings. The board approved the previous meeting minutes and took action on 16 agenda items.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of February meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Duncan, second by Mr. Wagner, all ayes).
• Release of item 3103 (504 South McKinley Avenue) – property secured, exterior completed.
• Release of item 3084 (1828 West Fourth Street) – exterior completed, permit in place.
• Release of item 3054 (1624 West 4th Street) – exterior weather-tight and secure.
• Release of item 3072 (220 North Byers Avenue) – exterior done, rough ends complete.
• Release of item 3091 (4020 South Main Street) – exterior done, moving along.

Discussion Items

• Item 3033 (1010 West Third Street): Lance Leford requested an extension of a building permit that expired in December 2024. He committed to completing the project within 12 weeks. The board voted to extend the permit to June 27, 2025, and required a progress report at the April 25 meeting. (Motion by Mrs. Harden, second by Mr. Windsor, all ayes.)
• Item 3115 (1128 South Jackson Avenue): The property owner had constructed a tree house and installed a pool without permits on a vacant lot. The building official explained that accessory structures are not allowed on vacant lots. The board continued the item to April 25 for a progress report and demolition hearing. (Motion by Mr. Duncan, second by Mr. Windsor, all ayes.)
• Item 3108 (519 North Pearl Avenue): The owner had not yet met with the city to determine requirements. The board continued to April 25. (Motion by Mr. Windsor, second by Mr. Wagner, all ayes.)
• Item 3104 (1909 West 15th Street): The owner had a permit and was working on exterior. Continued to April 25. (Motion by Mrs. Harrington, second by Mr. Windsor, all ayes.)
• Item 3002 (301 South Winfield Avenue): The property owner reported issues with an electrician. The board extended to April 25 but noted it had been on the agenda for over two years and expressed concern. (Motion by Mr. Duncan, second by Mr. Windsor, all ayes.)
• Item 3112 (2408 West 4th Street): New owner, new business, continued to April 25. (Motion by Mr. Windsor, second by Mr. Brown, all ayes.)
• Item 3056 (217 South Pearl): Owner working on windows and siding. Permit expires April 23. Continued to April 25. (Motion by Mr. Windsor, second by Mr. Wagner, all ayes.)
• Item 2990 (801–805 West First Street): Owner had listed the property but no sale yet. The building official suggested a vacant dangerous building permit as an option. The board continued to April 25 to allow the owner to explore that option. (Motion by the chairman, seconded, all ayes.)
• Items 3015/3016 (117 and 121 South Byers Avenue): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3085 (1616 South Pearl): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3090 (512 West 20th Street): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3102 (519 South Pitcher): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3105 (1608 South Minnesota Avenue): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3113 (1809 East 32nd Street): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3114 (815 South Ohio Avenue): Continued to April 25.
• Item 3116 (1220 Northwest Murphy Boulevard): Continued to April 25.

Dangerous Building Hearings

• Item 3110 (719 South Roosevelt): The city presented evidence of severe deterioration, fire damage, and open access. The board declared the property a dangerous building and ordered demolition, including outbuildings, citing subsections 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, and 18 of Section 26-612. (Motion by Mr. Wagner, second by Mr. Windsor, all ayes.)
• Item 311 (1501 East Hill Street): The property had been vacant with a failed rehabilitation permit. Testimony described dilapidation, open entry, and a squatter. The board declared it dangerous and ordered demolition, citing subsections 12, 13, 15, 18, and 19. (Motion by Mrs. Herrington, second by Mr. Wicklin, all ayes.)
• Item 3109 (908 East 17th Street): The property was occupied by the son of the owner but lacked utilities and was severely dilapidated. The board ordered demolition, with the understanding that the occupant would be prioritized for relocation assistance. The order cited subsections 4, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 18. (Motion by Mr. Windsor, second by Mr. Wagner, all ayes.)

Key Outcomes

• The board approved the release of five properties from the agenda.
• The board granted one permit extension and continued 14 items to the April 25, 2025 meeting.
• Three properties were declared dangerous buildings and ordered demolished.
• The meeting adjourned after handling all business.

Note: The board member names varied in the transcript (e.g., Mrs. Arrington, Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Herrington). The summary uses the names as they appeared in the motions.