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Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - April 13, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Monday, April 13, 2026
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, April 13, 2026
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All right, we've called to order the zoning and planning commission meeting for the city of Joplin Monday, April 13th, 2026.

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Ms.

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Harrington.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Kimball.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Spruce.

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Present.

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Ms.

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Warren.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Phil or Ms.

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Phillips.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Dr.

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Rosenberg.

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Present.

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Ms.

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Clue Michael.

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Do we have a motion to exclude I'm sorry, not exclude, to excuse Ms.

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Clue Michael from our meeting today.

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I'll move.

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Second.

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Thank you.

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We have a motion from Mr.

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Spruce and a second from Ms.

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Harrington.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Anyone opposed?

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Motion carries.

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

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So moved.

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Ms.

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Second.

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Okay.

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We have a motion from Ms.

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Harrington and a second from Dr.

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Rosenberg.

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All those in favor.

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Aye.

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Anyone opposed?

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Motion carries.

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Six.

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These are our public hearing procedures.

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

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State your name and address clearly for the record.

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Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

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Please do not repeat testimony that has been given previously.

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

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Everyone is invited to speak.

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

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

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

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Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting - April 13, 2026

The Joplin Zoning and Planning Commission met on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM to consider three cases: a rezoning request, a special use permit for a duplex, and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting began with roll call, approval of prior minutes, and procedural announcements.

Administrative Items

  • Excusal of Ms. Clue Michael: The commission initially excused Ms. Clue Michael from the meeting with a motion by Mr. Spruce and second by Ms. Harrington, approved unanimously. Later, Mr. Kimball moved to amend the excusal to include Ms. Clue Michael for votes; that motion was also approved, and she participated in subsequent votes.
  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with a motion from Ms. Harrington and second from Dr. Rosenberg, approved unanimously.

Case 014-26: Rezoning from M2 (Heavy Industrial) and C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C3 (Commercial) – 730 North Schifferdecker Avenue

  • Applicant: Andrea Snyder, 730 North Schifferdecker Avenue.
  • Request: To rezone the property to C3 commercial.
  • Public Testimony: None in favor or opposition.
  • Commission Action: Mr. Spruce moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).

Case 015-26: Special Use Permit for Duplex in C2 (Central Business District) – 1721 South Joplin Avenue

  • Applicant: Michael Fleshman, 1721 South Joplin Avenue.
  • Request: To convert a vacant warehouse into a duplex (two residential units) via a special use permit.
  • Discussion:
    • The applicant requested a permanent special use permit; staff noted the commission could set a two-year renewal if desired. The commission did not impose a renewal requirement.
    • Commissioner questions addressed: why a special use permit was needed (due to form-based code for C2 district not typically allowing two-family residential as primary use); parking arrangements (the lot has an ingress/egress easement with adjacent owner; garages are included; lease will limit vehicles); and building/fire safety (applicant confirmed one-hour fire rating will be met; no sprinkler required for duplex).
    • The applicant confirmed the units will be long-term rentals, not short-term (e.g., Airbnb).
  • Public Testimony: None.
  • Commission Action: Ms. Harrington moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Clue Michael. The motion passed 6-1, with one commissioner opposing.

Case 017-26: Vacation of Right-of-Way (Macintosh Circle) – City of Joplin

  • Applicant: City of Joplin, represented by Tyler Bel Air (602 South Main Street).
  • Request: To vacate a portion of Macintosh Circle right-of-way that no longer aligns with the actual street; simultaneously, the city will record the new alignment. The vacated right-of-way will revert to adjacent property owner (Freeman).
  • Discussion: Staff noted that utility easements will be retained via a savings clause.
  • Public Testimony: None.
  • Commission Action: Dr. Rosenberg moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Spruce. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Case 014-26: Approved unanimously to rezone to C3.
  • Case 015-26: Approved 6-1 for a special use permit for a duplex.
  • Case 017-26: Approved unanimously to vacate right-of-way.

All cases will be presented to the Joplin City Council on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

All right, we've called to order the zoning and planning commission meeting for the city of Joplin Monday, April 13th, 2026. Ms. Harrington. Present. Mr. Kimball. Present. Mr. Spruce. Present. Ms. Warren. Present. Mr. Phil or Ms. Phillips. Present. Mr. Dr. Rosenberg. Present. Ms. Clue Michael. Do we have a motion to exclude I'm sorry, not exclude, to excuse Ms. Clue Michael from our meeting today. I'll move. Second. Thank you. We have a motion from Mr. Spruce and a second from Ms. Harrington. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Motion carries. Do we also have a motion to accept into the uh record our meeting minutes from last meeting? So moved. Ms. Second. Okay. We have a motion from Ms. Harrington and a second from Dr. Rosenberg. All those in favor. Aye. Anyone opposed? Motion carries. Six.

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