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Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - October 12, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Monday, October 12, 2026
BodyJoplin, Missouri
SessionBoards & Commissions
DateMonday, October 12, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:04

I now call to order the planning and zoning commission meeting.

0:09

We'll now proceed with roll call.

Speaker 2

0:24

Still got a minute.

Speaker 3

1:21

Eric, do you want to call roll?

Speaker 4

1:22

Yes.

1:23

Mr.

1:23

Skinzel.

1:24

Present.

1:24

Miss Clue Michael.

Speaker 5

1:26

Present.

Speaker 4

1:26

Ms.

1:26

Phillips.

Speaker 5

1:27

Present.

Speaker 4

1:28

Miss Warren.

Speaker 5

1:29

Present.

Speaker 4

1:29

Mr.

1:30

Spruce.

1:30

Present.

1:31

Miss Harrington.

Speaker 5

1:32

Present.

Speaker 4

1:33

Thank

Unassigned speaker

1:33

you.

Speaker 1

1:39

Can we get an approval for the minutes?

Speaker 5

1:43

So moved.

Speaker 1

1:45

I'll second.

1:48

Motion moved by Ms.

1:49

Harrington, second by Ms.

1:51

Phillips.

1:51

All in favor say aye.

1:52

Aye.

1:53

All opposed saying no.

1:56

Motion carries.

2:07

Okay, these are the public hearing procedures for

Speaker 6

2:10

the planning planning and zoning commission.

Speaker 1

2:14

Sorry.

2:15

These are the public hearing procedures for the planning and zoning commission.

2:19

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

2:25

State your name and address clearly for the record.

2:28

Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible.

2:31

Please do not repeat testimony that has been given previously.

2:35

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

2:41

Everyone is invited to speak.

2:42

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

2:47

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

2:53

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

3:01

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 Joplin Municipal Code, resources guide guides, and industry standards of the City of Joplin, complete streets design guide, walkable neighborhood design guidelines, approved tree list, historic preservation regulations, flip plane regulations, and the wireless telecommunications facilities citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F of the Joplin Development Code, the written recommendations of the city staff and other written evidence presented at today's hearing.

3:49

Thank you for your consideration and understanding.

3:52

These cases will be presented to the City Council on Monday, November two.

3:56

I'm sorry, November 2, 2026.

4:01

Okay.

4:03

Our first case is 031-26 for a staff planning report vacation.

4:11

We have Deanna Weber.

4:15

Yes, please, and state your address, your name and address for the record.

Speaker 6

4:25

Okay.

4:25

Deanna Weber, two zero six McCutcheon Road in Joplin, Missouri.

Unassigned speaker

4:33

Okay,

Speaker 1

4:33

can you tell us a little bit about this vacation request?

4:38

Sure.

Speaker 6

4:39

Um I bought this house, I can't remember the within this last year.

4:44

And um I thought I was getting the home and then the two lots next to it.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Planning And Zoning█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Procedural█████████████20%
Contract Management█████8%
Summary of Proceedings

Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Joplin met on October 12, 2026, to consider a right-of-way vacation request and receive updates on upcoming planning initiatives. The meeting included roll call, approval of prior minutes, a public hearing, and staff announcements.

Consent Calendar

  • The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Deanna Weber, 206 McCutcheon Road, Joplin, Missouri, presented a request to vacate a platted but unimproved street right-of-way (Walnut Avenue) that separates two lots she purchased. She explained that the city held the center strip between the properties and she seeks to have it vacated to combine the lots. She indicated she may level the area for a yard or driveway but has not finalized plans.

Discussion Items

  • Case 031-26 – Staff Planning Report Vacation: Staff clarified that the vacation would revert the right-of-way to private ownership, with half going to each adjacent lot. No new lot would be created. Because utilities retain easements, the vacation applies only to public street use; permanent structures are prohibited on the vacated area. The commission discussed the property boundaries and confirmed that the house does not straddle the line.
  • Upcoming Comprehensive Plan Update: Staff announced that the City Council will consider a contract for a new comprehensive plan and downtown master plan on November 2, 2026. Once approved, the planning and zoning commission members will be asked to serve on steering committees.
  • Commission Vacancy: A commissioner inquired about filling a vacant seat. Staff responded that the City Council reviews appointments twice per year and will discuss the matter the following week, noting strong interest from applicants linked to the data center.

Key Outcomes

  • The commission voted unanimously to approve Case 031-26, the vacation of the street right-of-way. Motion by Ms. Clue Michael, second by Ms. Harrington. All in favor; none opposed.
  • The commission adjourned following a motion by Mr. Spruce, second by Ms. Clue Michael.

Meeting Transcript

I now call to order the planning and zoning commission meeting. We'll now proceed with roll call. Still got a minute. Eric, do you want to call roll? Yes. Mr. Skinzel. Present. Miss Clue Michael. Present. Ms. Phillips. Present. Miss Warren. Present. Mr. Spruce. Present. Miss Harrington. Present. Thank you. Can we get an approval for the minutes? So moved. I'll second. Motion moved by Ms. Harrington, second by Ms. Phillips. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed saying no. Motion carries. Okay, these are the public hearing procedures for the planning planning and zoning commission. Sorry. These are the public hearing procedures for the planning and zoning commission. It is requested that persons wishing to testify before the planning and zoning commission follow these rules. State your name and address clearly for the record. Please give your testimony as briefly and completely as possible. Please do not repeat testimony that has been given previously. We want to state, we want you to state your facts but limit your information to only new information. Everyone is invited to speak. However, if you have a spokesperson, please allow him or her to speak. When the public hearing is closed by the chair, no additional testimony is allowed except when invited by the board. Remember that this is a public hearing, and all sides have a right to give testimony or state one side of any issue. 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 Joplin Municipal Code, resources guide guides, and industry standards of the City of Joplin, complete streets design guide, walkable neighborhood design guidelines, approved tree list, historic preservation regulations, flip plane regulations, and the wireless telecommunications facilities citing regulations being appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F of the Joplin Development Code, the written recommendations of the city staff and other written evidence presented at today's hearing. Thank you for your consideration and understanding. These cases will be presented to the City Council on Monday, November two. I'm sorry, November 2, 2026. Okay.

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