Joplin Board of Appeals Meeting Summary – February 27, 2026

The Joplin Board of Appeals met on February 27, 2026, at 3:15 PM to review progress on multiple dangerous building properties, conduct a formal dangerous building hearing for one property, and make decisions on continuations and demolition orders. The meeting included roll call, approval of minutes, and discussion of 19 agenda items, most of which were continued to the next meeting on March 27, 2026. One property at 1624 South Jackson Avenue was declared dangerous and ordered demolished after an administrative hearing.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes from January 2026 meeting: Approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Mr. Duncan, second by Mrs. Harrington).

Discussion Items

• 512 West 20th Street (Item 309/3090): Property owner reported framing inspection passed, plumbing and electrical rough-in completed, insulation scheduled. The item was released from the agenda due to satisfactory progress.
• 1909 West 15th Street (Item 3104): Owner reported structural work completed, roof and sheathing installed, plumbing rough-in done, electrical not yet started. Permit expires in May; sheathing inspection scheduled for Monday. Continued to March 27 for progress report or demolition hearing.
• 408 West Fourth Street (Item 3112): Owner's representative reported active permit but no inspections yet. Work is interior and rear; board requested more documentation and photos. Continued to March 27 for progress report or demolition hearing.
• 1248 South Roosevelt (Item 3117): Owner had a family emergency; a representative stated a permit has been pulled and work has begun (excavation visible). Board requested a timeline at next meeting. Continued to March 27.
• 530 East 7th Street (Item 3120): Representative discussed demolition permit process; owner instructed to begin application. Board requested firm direction by next meeting. Continued to March 27.
• 714 East Hill (Item 3121): Owner appeared; full renovation permit pulled on February 20. Electrical contractor starting soon; work estimated to take 4–6 months. Board expressed concern about timeline but continued to March 27 for progress report.
• 316 North Schifferdecker (Item 3128): Owner absent; inspector reported progress including electrical rough-in and flooring installation. Continued to March 27.
• 1624 South Jackson (Item 3130): Initially tabled, then moved to a formal dangerous building hearing (see Key Outcomes).
• 1112 South Jackson (Item 3131): Owner reported progress; dangerous building permit paperwork submitted and being processed. Continued to March 27.
• 921 West Fifth Street (Item 3133): Attorney called in; owner working on demolition timeline. Board initially considered hearing but ultimately continued to March 27 after a phone update.
• 2705 South Virginia (Item 3134): Owner reported windows being replaced (one mismeasured, to be fixed Monday), door still boarded. Roof and soffit need repair. Property listed for sale. Continued to March 27.
• 2402 South Alabama (Item 3141): Owner stated property secured and listed for sale with Keller Williams as directed at previous meeting. Continued to March 27.
• 1509 South Pitcher (Item 3139): Owner in California, still deciding between rebuild and demo; engineer and contractor consulted. Continued to March 27.
• 723 South Roosevelt (Item 3142): New owner (Christopher Binkley) appeared and described plans: gutting interior, addressing structural issues, then electric and finish work. He intends to keep property for his children. Continued to March 27.
• 1334 South Roosevelt (Item 3143): No contact with owner; title issues and misspelled names. Board requested further research before potential hearing. Continued to March 27.
• 712 East Pool (Item 3144): Owner applied for permit; plan to tear off an unpermitted addition and start over. Continued to March 27.
• 122 North Maple (Item 3145, new business): Property burned multiple times (Jan 7, Feb 9, and two weeks prior); possible sale pending. Continued to March 27.
• 1610 South Missouri (Item 3146, new business): Property posted April 2024; siding removed, interior exposed, vacant, no owner response. Candidate for demolition. Continued to March 27.
• 2029 South Byers (Item 3147, new business): Posted February 2024; no response, but secured. Small lot may affect rebuild options. Continued to March 27.

Key Outcomes

• 1624 South Jackson Avenue (Item 3130): After a formal dangerous building administrative hearing, the board voted unanimously (voice vote) to declare the property dangerous under Joplin Code Chapter 26, Article 9 and 10, Section 26-612, subsections 2, 3, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, and 17, and ordered it demolished, including outbuildings. The hearing included testimony from city inspector Shelley Dolison, evidence of posting, title work, notifications, police call logs, neighbor complaints, and C-click fix reports. The owner (deceased) and the daughter’s attempts to secure a vacant dangerous building permit were unsuccessful due to persistent break-ins and vandalism.
• All other properties (items 3104, 3112, 3117, 3120, 3121, 3128, 3131, 3133, 3134, 3141, 3139, 3142, 3143, 3144, 3145, 3146, 3147): Continued to the March 27, 2026 meeting for progress reports or demolition hearings. Item 3090 was released from the agenda.
• Absences: Board members Mr. Windsor, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Wickman were excused by unanimous vote.