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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: May 11, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Monday, May 11, 2026
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, May 11, 2026
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0:05

Okay, I call the uh meeting of the Planning Zoning Commission to order, and I guess we'll take roll call.

0:11

Ms.

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Clue Michael.

0:13

Dr.

0:13

Rosenberg.

0:15

Ms.

0:15

Phillips.

0:16

Present.

0:16

Ms.

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Warren.

0:18

Present.

0:18

Mr.

0:19

Spruce.

0:19

Present.

0:20

Ms.

0:20

Harrington.

0:21

Present.

0:25

Do I hear a motion to exclude Dr.

0:28

Rosenberg and Miss Klu Michael?

0:30

So moved.

0:31

Second.

0:31

Okay.

0:32

I have a first and a second to excuse them.

0:35

All in favor?

0:37

Aye.

0:37

Aye.

0:38

All opposed.

0:41

Okay.

0:42

And then we'll address approval of the minutes.

0:49

Ms.

0:49

Chairman, I uh move to accept the minutes of the which date.

0:56

Um the April.

0:59

The April meeting.

1:01

Sorry.

1:02

I apologize.

1:03

I I've caught that this morning.

1:06

I fixed it on the official.

1:08

That's okay.

1:09

It's that cutting and pasting that gets you, you know.

1:11

I'll second.

1:13

Okay.

1:13

We have a first and second.

1:14

Do I hear um uh can we vote on that?

1:17

All of all in favor, say aye.

1:19

Aye.

1:20

Aye.

1:20

All opposed.

1:22

Okay.

1:22

Motion passes.

1:24

So our first uh case is a public hearing.

1:28

And um it is requested that persons wishing to testify before the zoning and planning commission follow these rules.

1:35

State your name and address clearly for the record.

1:38

Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

1:41

Please do not repeat testimony that has been given previously.

1:45

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

1:49

Everyone is invited to speak.

1:51

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

1:54

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

2:01

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

2:07

The zoning and planning commission of the city of Joplin through this introduction accepts into evidence the 2012 comprehensive plan, the development code of the City of Joplin being appendix 29A of the Jopham Municipal Code, resources, guides, and industry standards of the City of Joplin, complete streets design guide, walkable neighborhood design guidelines, approved tree list, historic preservation regulations, floodplain regulations, and the wireless telecommunications facilities citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F of the Joplin Department Code.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Engineering And Infrastructure██████████████████████████████████34%
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Summary of Proceedings

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - May 11, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Joplin, Missouri met on May 11, 2026, to consider a utility easement vacation and a preliminary plat for a large mixed-use development. The meeting began with roll call, excusing two members, and approving April minutes.

Consent Calendar

  • Members present: Phillips, Warren, Spruce, Harrington. Chairman (unidentified) called meeting to order. Motion to excuse Dr. Rosenberg and Ms. Klu Michael passed unanimously.
  • Minutes of the April meeting were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Case 016-26 – Easement Vacation (Superior Roofing and Construction LLC): The applicant (representative Eric) spoke in favor, stating they intend to build a duplex at 1400 West 4th Street. All required utility approvals were obtained. No opposition speakers.
  • Case 007-26 – Preliminary Plat for Prospect Village: Blake Roar of Own Engineering presented on behalf of Woodsoni. He described the project as a sports complex, roadways, commercial and residential development on a long-vacant site. No opposition testimony.

Discussion Items

  • Case 016-26: Commission asked about the timeline for obtaining signatures (about a month) and whether the duplex would be on the easement (yes, the easement covers three-fourths of the lot). The parcel includes a vacated street (Harlem Avenue). The commission moved to approve.
  • Case 007-26: Commissioners inquired about contamination from former industrial use (creosote). Roar stated that EWI has conducted extensive testing and remediation plans are in place. The sidewalk connection along 23rd Street to Davis Boulevard was noted as an additional exhibit. No other concerns raised.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to approve Case 016-26 (utility easement vacation): Motion by Harrington, second by Warren. Passed unanimously by voice vote. The case will be presented to City Council on June 1, 2026.
  • Motion to approve Case 007-26 (preliminary plat for Prospect Village): Motion by [unidentified], second by Harrington. Passed unanimously by voice vote. This decision is final by the Planning and Zoning Commission and does not go to City Council.
  • Old business: None. Commissioner Gary thanked departing member Drew Kimball for his service.
  • Meeting adjourned by motion.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, I call the uh meeting of the Planning Zoning Commission to order, and I guess we'll take roll call. Ms. Clue Michael. Dr. Rosenberg. Ms. Phillips. Present. Ms. Warren. Present. Mr. Spruce. Present. Ms. Harrington. Present. Do I hear a motion to exclude Dr. Rosenberg and Miss Klu Michael? So moved. Second. Okay. I have a first and a second to excuse them. All in favor? Aye. Aye. All opposed. Okay. And then we'll address approval of the minutes. Ms. Chairman, I uh move to accept the minutes of the which date. Um the April. The April meeting. Sorry. I apologize. I I've caught that this morning. I fixed it on the official. That's okay. It's that cutting and pasting that gets you, you know. I'll second. Okay. We have a first and second. Do I hear um uh can we vote on that? All of all in favor, say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed. Okay. Motion passes. So our first uh case is a public hearing.

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