HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter 8/31/19 'Y`gR TOWN OF YARMOUTH
' - do BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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" WM. 3Q 508-398-2231 ext. 1261 Fax 508-398-0836
July 31,2019
Ms. Heather Ray
28 Kathy Ann Road
So.Yarmouth,MA 02664
Re: 195 North Main Street
Dear Ms. Ray:
This is to serve as a follow up to an inspection performed by Inspector Kevin Hook and myself of the un-occupied single
family house at 195 North Main Street South Yarmouth,on June 27,2019.
During that inspection I observed the following:
-The house is abandoned.
-Some of the windows were open.
-While standing near one of the open windows I experienced,what I would describe,as lung irritation from the mold odor,
emanating from the house.
During our on-site discussion you had stated your mother had occupied the house and was transported by ambulance from
the house because of mold related health issues. This combined with the fact the house has not been occupied since,it would
appear there is a serious mold issue. In addition,you had expressed the desire to demolish the structure and re-construct a
new house. In that vein,contained herein are the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw provisions for doing so.
-Section 104.3.3—Restoration--While this provision permits a structure to be re-built within its existing"size,character and
setbacks"after damage by"fire,storm,or similar disaster", it may be possible that a house that is effectively destroyed by
mold,may qualify for this exception. This would have to be accomplished within two(2)years of an official determination
by a qualified licensed mold company.
-Section 104.3.2,Para. 1 B.provides that a single family house may be"razed and replaced by right,providing the proposed
new house meets current minimum setbacks,height and lot coverage.
The property in question lies within the R-40 Zoning District with minimum setbacks of:
*Front-30 feet
*Sides&Rear-20 feet
Maximum lot coverage is 25%
Maximum height is 35 feet.
-Section 104.3.2,Para.2 provides that a single family house that cannot meet these standards would require a Special Permit
from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
I would be happy to discuss these provisions in more detail if you wish.
Very truly,
James D.Brandolini
cc: Kevin Hook,Housing Inspector