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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYHC Request for Demo 2011-2012r agv i vi i McLaughlin, Colleen From: McLaughlin, Colleen Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:15 AM To: 'jkeefe@tdnityftnancial.com' Subject: Update from Yarmouth Historical Commission Importance: High Good morning, Jim ---- I apologize for not getting back to you right after the Historical Commission's meeting last week, but I was administering both of my committees, as well as the Board of Appeals during its secretary's vacation. It was quite a week! The Commission accepted your decision not to act on your demolition request and to renovate the 9 Homer Avenue house instead. The original approval regarding the rear ells and the front second -floor dormer still stand. The Commission voted to have you put your decision regarding the demolition request in writing and to follow up with the Commission by presenting your exterior renovation plans when the elevations, etc. are ready. They would appreciate receiving your letter regarding your decision not to demolish as soon as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems with these requests. On my part, I would appreciate your giving me a rough estimate regarding when your renovation plans might be ready for Historical Commission review. Thank you, Colleen Colleen C. McLaughlin, Office Administrator Old King's Highway Committee/Historic Commission 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451 508-398-2231 x1292 7/31/2012 TOWN OF YARMOUTH 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax (508) 398-0836 Colleen McI,aaghlin, Office Administrator (emclaughlin@yarmouth.ma.us) YARMOUTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO: Building Department FROM- Colleen McLaughlin, Office Administrator DATE: June 28, 2011 SUBJ: 9 Homer Avenue, South Yarmouth The Historical Commission received a demolition request for this address earlier this month. On .lune 23, 2011, at 3:00 pm, the members conducted a site visit to determine whether or not this property was significant to the architectural, cultural, or historical heritage of Yarmouth. A quorum of members was present. The site visit revealed that part of the building was significant and part was not. The original "front" house was found to be significant and potential changes were discussed with the owner_ Relocation of the interior staircase was approved as was the demolition and rebuild of the dormer on the front of the house (new dormer to be centered on roof). The Commission encouraged the homeowner's plans to retain or reuse other significant elements, such as the wide floorboards and wainscoting. The rear ell (really two connected ells built at different times) were found to have already undergone substantial renovations by previous owners. Since the homeowner's request was to demolish and rebuild the rear ell(s), the Commission members present discussed the proposed plan and voted unanimously to approve the demolition request. The Commission was also shown some tentative drawings, which showed what the new ell might took like. The members agreed that the proposed ell was in keeping with the front part of the house. However, they also requested a full set of elevations of the finalized plans when they were ready. The Commission reserved the right to review those elevations before giving their final approval to the rebuild portion of the project. Please let me know if you have any additional questions concerning this matter. TOWN OF YARMOUTH 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax (508) 398-0836 Colleen McLaughlin, Office Administrator (cmclanghlin@yarmouth.rna.us) YARMOUTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION June 28, 2011 James G. Keefe Trinity f=inancial 40 Court Street, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02108-4303 Dear Mr. Keefe: SUBJECT: 9 Homer Avenue, South Yarmouth On June 23, 2011, members of the Yarmouth Historical Commission paid a site visit to this address to evaluate whether the property is a significant structure that enhances the history, architecture, and culture of Yarmouth and whether the demolition and rebuild of the rear ell(s) that you had requested was detrimental to Yarmouth's heritage. Because there was a quorum present, the members were able to vote on the house's significance at the end of the tour. The members found the original "front" house to be significant and discussed proposed changes with you. They agreed to the possible relocation of the staircase and the demolition and rebuild of the front dormer (centering the dormer on the roof). They found that the historic integrity of the rear ells had been compromised by renovations undertaken by previous owners. Since the demolition of the ell(s) was the subject of your application, the members voted unanimously that a demolition delay was not warranted for the ell(s) and no demolition -delay period will be pursued. The Commission also requested that you provide elevations of the finalized project when they are available. The members reserved the right to review the finalized drawings prior to approving the rebuild. Sincerely, Gina Lombardi, Chairman Yarmouth Historic Commission Cc: James Brandolini, Building Commissioner Sara Jane Porter, Architect YHC Files 0 3a 2 410% `(ApA � 1 • Q a # C # A # ' i k �� c •n c� Dm.n T:nv -� U 2 ID • o s _ 4 • a. D cl n F X i i- l J Ji v m m Q r # T• 4 D m # �p a V, v. :n Ln N • L^ l [" r C 2 Gi P o -a Z ., m C, p a a t+ a -*i T [, m b 3 -r a m a N V) J , z a T m s o < c < 3 ✓ Q . m Dm.n T:nv -� U 2 ID • 3 m � [� i - s • a. D cl n z cn m m Q w T �7 • c m �• x �c � N • L^ l [" r C 2 Gi P � C W �E m Z r p r-> m +R a J , C W G. p c v R D m a F- p t -� U n 3 C z n ' r m Q w T N • J L' F r o D L` v R Arthur R. Garabrant, jr. 174 bong Pond Drive South Yarmouth, MA 02664 T# 508-394-4040 April 11, 2011 U.S. Bank Home Mortgage PO Box 21.984 Eagan, MN. 551214201 Customer Service Re: Barnstable County Registry of Deeds as YARM S YARMOUTH 343188 9 Homer Ave. South Yarmoutb, MA 02664; Richard A. Crecco, .lane M. Crecco MIN 10004252-4001168790-9 The main structure is a post and beam `full cape' circa 1870; the kitchen and one bedroom are `balloon frame' circa 1890; the third section is conventional 2"x4" frame circa 1930 (representative dates). The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Chase family owned the home from 1891 to May 1980. My wife (presently ex-wife) and I purchased the house May 1980 for $67,500.00 a cash transaction. My ex-wife and I, sold the house to Richard A. and Jane M. Crecco, August 7, 1998, for $230,000.00, once again a cash transaction. The absence of third party financing precluded home inspection for insect damage, lead paint, benzene, DDT, Chlordane, Flit, Triox, naphtha, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, kerosene, potassium cyanide, and other chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides used or stored in the cellar, interior coal bin, or detached garage/grease pit /workshop/hen house. It would be prudent to investigate the Crecco's prior mortgage applications with Option One Mortgage, H&R Block Co., Countrywide Financial Corp, Centex, First Franklin, Wells Fargo Bank, for accuracy of information/data. The creation of the Crecco Family Investment Trust February 5, 2010, and concurrent homestead estate declaration February 5, 2010, violated Massachusetts's individual/family homestead estate laws as written. The Massachusetts legislature approved `entity/ nominee trust' versus `family' homestead estate protection December 16, 2010. There appears to be an ongoing pattern of premeditated misunderstandings surrounding the juxtaposition of home, business, investment trust; and profit center. The enclosures are intentionally abbreviated serving as representative information. Sincerely, Arthur R. Garabrant ,jr. January 24, 2011 Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, Ma 02664 Dear Town Administrator: To date I have received no response to my letter of November 10, 2010 from Mr. Lawton or his successor. January 3, 2011,1 spoke with Elizabeth Hartsgrove X1270. She explained the investigation had been referred to Brian Heaslip, in the Health Department. Please document (in writing) the Town of Yarmouth's position on soil/ground water pollution. Sincerely, Arthur R. Garabrant , jr. November 10, 2010 Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 m Dear Mr. Lawton: This letter is memorialize my concern with The Town. of Yarmouth's autonomous departments abstinence in securing an administrative search warrant for (non criminal) civil violations. Elizabeth Hartsgrove's enclosures present the health department being unwilling to investigate soil/ground water pollution independent of the building department. The electrical inspector remains mute. The town attorney could provide each department with legal guidance in securing a civil search warrant and activating the "Code Impact Enforcement Team". If the individual departments are rebuffed in district court; the Town of Yarmouth's various departments would be absolved of responsibility. Is Mr. Brandolini unwilling/unable to perform effectively as a department head? Prior statements of `neighbor only reports' were in error and obviously self delusional confabulation. The interdepartmental communication borders on the writings of, L. Frank Baum. Sinc r ly, „ /11,,1.4 ."0 4 � Arthur R. Garabrant, jr. September 22, 2010 Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Dear Mr. Lawton: This letter is to memorialize my concern with Mr. Brandolini's inability to distinguish between a criminal search, initiated by law enforcement employees, for violation(s) of criminal codes i.e. weapons of mass destruction, explosives, anthrax, illicit drugs etc. An administrative search is initiated by civilian employees for (non -criminal) municipal/state code violation(s) i.e. plumbing, health, electrical, building departments etc. Please refer Mr. Brandolini to the town attorney for a comprehensive manifest of administrative search articles, including the `Code Impact Enforcement Team's authority/responsibility(s) and the search of private residence(s). I, am not an attorney. From past interaction with various town departments a criminal search cannot be expanded into an administrative search. I received your September 17, 2010 letter sans enclosures. I suspect the missing documents would constitute improperly acknowledged correspondence based on Mr. Brandolini's misunderstanding of criminal verses administrative search warrant(s). In addition to the health department the wiring/electrical inspector should be alerted to potentially dangerous conditions in the garage/house wiring, at 9 Homer Ave., South Yarmouth. Sin`, ely� Arthur R. Garabrant, jr. July 19, 2010 Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, Ma. 02664 Mr. Lawton: (1) Please have Mr. Brandolini define `neighbor'. (2) Please explain why report(s)of code violations are only valid if reported by a `neighbor' and not by a passer-by, visitor, tourist, or other town department. (3) Is the `neighbor' only reporting policy uniform for police, fire, `911', D.P.W. reports? (4) Proximity is a valid argument for noise and noxious fumes as each dissipates over distance. Structural damage, pollution, and fire hazards do not dissipate with age or distance. The Yarmouth building department regurgitates a chronology of permits and inspections at 9 Homer Avenue, South Yarmouth. The prior inspections have been external reviews. Internal inspection would document ongoing violations. A more all inclusive inspection should be conducted by The Code Impact Enforcement Team. The necessary investigative instrument is an administrative search warrant. The listing real estate broker Coldwell Banker Joly Mcabee &Weinert, present "Needs `tic' but lots of charm". The previous broker Kinlin Grover advocated tear -down. It is critical to rectify the contaminated soil and potential ground water pollution emanating from the grease/oil drip pit in the free standing garage. The petroleum impregnated soil poses both health and fire hazards. Presently, the building is being used to store commercial landscape equipment, supplies, and associated fuel and oils The electrical panel within the garage comprises a patchwork of internal wiring, of various age, insulation, capacity, and wire gauges. The panel should be protected from the elements and should have been upgraded to code as part of the prior permitting processes. Building inspectors Stone and Bates have had adequate time and opportunities to alert other town departments to these and other potentially hazardous situation(s). Sioqreli�,��;,,,� W Arthur R. Garabrant, jr. March 10, 2007 Mr. Robert Lawton Yarmouth Town Administrator 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth Ma 02664 Dear Mr. Lawton: In response to Building Commissioner Brandolini's Memorandum. The garage was constructed during the Chase family's tenure at 9 Homer Avenue. Neighbors Robert C. Newell (269 Main Street), and Diane Benoit Ryan (I Homer Avenue) will attest to the garage's existence during their respective childhood's (I 950's). Previously the Chase House was erroneously presented as a preexisting non -conforming multi -family dwelling (#9 & #9B). The current owner is once again confabulating. It is my pro -forma prediction the garage will be discreetly transformed into a preexisting non -conforming cottage. The metamorphous began with the removal of a `black top' driveway from Homer Avenue to the garage and a new tire track path from Pleasant Street to the side of the now isolated building. Future financial hardship will necessitate subdivision of the .97 acre lot and there will be two separate residences at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Horner Avenue. What is The Town Of Yarmouth's position on operating a business, specifically Leaves Of Grass from a residential historic site. I await your written reply to both the February 9, 2007, correspondence and this letter. Sincerely, x -z" Arthur R. Garabrant Jr. 174 Long Pond Dr, South Yarmouth, MA. 02664 February 9, 2007 Mr. Robert Lawton Yarmouth Town Administrator 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, Ma. 02664 Dear Mr. Lawton: I hand delivered the January 25, 2007, letter to Pamela Barnes, hence there was no envelope with a return address. Town of Yarmouth internal databases, excise tax and voter registration, would document my address; additionally January 2003, conversations between your office, Mr. Lefter, Mr. Allaire, and myself, regarding snow removal substantiated my street address. There are multiple competing telephone directories serving Cape Cod, each with distinct closing and delivery dates throughout the calendar year. It is unclear which directory, and year you relied upon. The Verizon, June 2006, `Hyannis area white pages' edition documents my residential listing (name and address 508 394 4040) on pg. 200. Further investigation of Verizon's 2006 telephone white pages directory documents a residential listing for (Crecco Richard 9 Homer Av. Yar 02664 508 398 6054) pg. 122, and a white pages business listing for (Leaves Of Grass 9 Homer Av. Yar 02664 508 398 4075) pg. 301, additionally there is a business yellow page listing for I (heaves Of Grass 9 Homer Av. Yar 02664 508 398 4075 LANDSCAPE -DESIGN) pg. 223. The Verizon telephone directory has been an invaluable resource documenting a business operating from the "Chase House". Possibly Yannouth's "Code Enforcement Impact Team" should be deployed to investigate multiple civil/criminal violations. Mary Claire (508-398-2231 X292) suggested contacting Ms. Gloria Smith, of The Yarmouth Historical Society. Ms. Smith, presents she is aware of the "Chase House" and its historical significance. Ms. Smith, agreed to contact Ms. Priscilla Gregory, also I affiliated with The Yarmouth Historical Society, to initiate investigation of altered use and demolition of a building listed on The Historical Register. In addition to the building permit/demolition issue there is an ongoing predicament of a business operating from a residential historic site. Once again I, await your written reply. Sincerely, Arthur R. Garabrant Jr. 174 Long Pond Dr. South Yarmouth, Ma. 02664 January 25, 2007 Mr. Robert Lawton Yarmouth Town Administrator 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, Ma. 02664 Dear Mr. Lawton: This letter is to memorialize my concerns with the Town of Yarmouth's Building Department, specifically their inability to enforce permit applications and parameters. Sunday, January 21, 2007,1 observed two males removing asphalt shingles from the roof at 29 Venus Road. No building permit was displayed. I telephoned the Building commissioner's office January 22, 2007, leaving a voice message, in the early afternoon. Monday evening there was a dusting of snow; the re -shingling work was completed January 24, 2007, with sealer and shingles over wet plywood. January 12, 2007, I was driving on Pleasant St. and noticed the rear 113 of the garage at 9 Homer Av. had been removed. I spoke with `Jane' at the Yarmouth Building Department January 17, 2007 (approx. 9:33 am), she presented a building permit for re - shingling the garage roof had been issued January 16, 2007.1 explained 1/3 of the garage was removed, that the "Chase House" is on the Historical Register. January 18, 2007 ( approx. 9:40 am) again contacted `Jane', she agreed to having a building inspector visit 9 Homer Av. January 19, 2007 (approx. 3:20 p.m.), I again contacted the Yarmouth building inspector's office speaking with Ken Bates, who agreed section of the garage had been removed. The barn door's timber framing was on concrete block and mortar foundation with brick and mortar corner posts/foundation. The floor was constructed of concrete slabs, inspector Bates, compared the concrete sections to patio blocks. Inspector Bates, posed the question of having the demolished section of building reconstructed. Unquestionably the house and remaining garage would not conform to current building codes. The garage having a partial foundation and a concrete garage floor surrounding a `grease/oil drip pit'. The issue is not with current building codes; but with preservation of historic areas of Yarmouth. More specifically homes and buildings in South Yarmouth Village documented on The National Historic Register. A similar situation, occurred with a small out building located at 279 Old Main St. Ms. Acheson was denied a demolition pen -nit. A compromise was reached; the building was relocated to the Bass River Yacht Club property and Ms. Acheson, was granted a building permit for replacement of a garage/outbuilding. The Town of Brewster has taken both civil and criminal action(s) with clear cutting woodlands without proper permits. Provincetown presents a daily fine structure for building demolition under a remodeling permit. Unequivocally an individual applying for a building permit to re -shingle a roof understands Yarmouth's building codes and should be held responsible for intentionally misrepresenting the application to cover- up destroying part of an historic home site. The `Theophile Rose Garden House', 243 Old Main St., retains non-operating water tower, reinforcing the letter and spirit of the Yarmouth Historical District. The Town of Yarmouth has twice rebuilt the Judah Baker Windmill and is making strides to upgrade Packet landing. The former Bass River Savings Bank is being transformed into The Yarmouth Cultural Center. Possibly inspector Bates, is not familiar with historic home sites. I await your written reply. Sincerely, AI IIIUL R. V0.1Q rant, r. January 10, 2010 South Yarmouth Association PO Box 533 South Yarmouth, Ma, 02664 Gentlemen; This letter is to chronicle my concern with the proposed sale of the `Chase House' 9 Homer Ave. South Yarmouth. The listing real estate broker, Kinlin Grover GMAC Real Estate (f.k.a. Harrison Associates), presents "tear down" as a selling point for the .93 acre lot. This option falls outside the mission of The South Yarmouth Association to "preserve and enhance the residential character of our neighborhoods" and preservation of structures buildings on the National Historical Register. The Town of Yarmouth issued a building permit January 16, 2007, specifically to re -roof the free standing outbuilding/garage. The project expanded unilaterally into adding two skylights expanding the roof area, removing casement windows, side wall shingles, and the rear one third of the garage. The work performed extraneous to the permit has never been completed. What is the status of the three year old building permit? Would a lien be an effective means to compel reconstruction? Unequivocally there is a pattern of premeditated misunderstanding(s) associated with the current tenure of this historic property. The Town of Yarmouth Building Department's selective enforcement of building codes appears to function as an enabler, to the detriment of the Association and the taxpayers. Physical inspection presents roof leaks in the residential dwelling, as evidenced by open sheet rock joints and tape hanging/drooping from the ceiling of second floor hall. Is the Yarmouth Code Impact Enforcement Team working to document and correct multiple violations? Sincerely, Arthur R. Garabrant, jr. enc. cc Town of Yarmouth Kinlin Grover GMAC Real Estate Directions Old Main St or Pleasant St to Homer Ave to #9. Public/Internet Remarks Charming 4 bedroom 3 bath antique home nestled on a quiet street in the historic district of Old Bass River. This large professionally landscaped lot(.96) offers extreme privacy with gardens, a detached garage, patio and deck. This home was built in 1880 and is need of some repair but can be well worth the effort. The owners have plans for future updates and expansion possibilities that will transfer with the sale if the buyers wish. Just a few steps a way is a small sandy town landing beach on Bass River and just a bike ride or very short drive to the Nantucket Sound Ocean beaches. Close to Ship Shops Marina and Packet Landing Park. Truly a unique property and a true pleasure to show! Buyer/Buyers agent to verify all info. Agent -Only Rmrks Please call Doug on cell to arrange showings 508-280-0800. Listing Agent Douglas A Campbell (ID:00097) Primary: 508-394-0971 x63 Secondary:508-394-0971 x63, FAX: 508-394-6511 Listing Office Coldwell Banker JMW (ID:CBJM5) Phone: 508-394-0971, FAX: 508-394-6511 Listing Type Excl. Right to Sell Listing Date 06/07/10 Expiration Date 11130110 Sub Agent Comm. 0% Buyer Agent Comm. 3% Dual Agent Comm. 6% Dual Var Comm No Location Description South of Route 28 Listing Page Hardwood, Tile Facilitator Comm 3% Special List Cond. None General Page No Zoning Residential Total Rooms 11 Basement Yes Foundation Other Foundation Depth 34 Topography/Lot Desc. Corner, Level, Mew Garage Yes Garage Description Detached, Storage Above Year Round Yes Waterfront No Convenient To Golf Course, House of Worship, Marina, Public Tennis, Shopping BeachlLake/Pond Bass River Beach Description River Interior Page Fireplace Yes Floors Hardwood, Tile Exterior Publish Address Style Cape Pool No Energy Saving Feat Other Roof Description Asphalt, Pitched Mechanical HeatinglCooling 3+ Zone Heat, Natural Gas, Hot Water Hot WaterlWater Heat Natural Gas, Tank Advertising Total Levels In -Company Remarks Easy to show with a 3o minute notice Publish Address Yes LegallTax Yes Annual Tax $4234 Land Assessments $341200 Other Assessments $13800 To Be Assessed Unknown Title Reference -Book 13619 Land Court Gert # 00000 Lead Paint Unknown Street Description Paved, Public Commission -Other 0 Showing Instructions Appointment Req., Call Listing Agent, Call Listing Office Year Built Desc. Actual Total Levels 2.0 Basement Description Bulkhead Access, Cape Cod, Interior Access, Partial Foundation Width 15 Irregular Yes Association No # of Cars #1 Parking Description Improved Driveway, Off -Street, Shell Separate Living Qtrs No Water View No Miles to Beach 0_.1 Water Access Beach, Ocean, Public, River Beach Ownership Public Number of Fireplaces #1 Interior Features HU Cable TV, Dry/HU-E, HU Washer, Mud Room Style Description Antique, Post and Beam Dock No Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Exterior Lighting, Garden, Prof. Landscaping, Yard, Outbuilding Siding Description Clapboard WaterlSewer/Utility Cable, Septic, Electricity, Gas, High Speed Internet, Telephone, Town Water Publish to Internet Yes Tax Year 2010 Improvement Asmt $193500 Total Assessments $548500 Mass Use Code 101 -Single Family Title Reference -Page 258 Underground Fuel No Tnk Flood Zone Not In Flood Zone Presented By: Douglas A Campbell/ Coldwell Banker,lMW Phone: 508-394-0971 x63 Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright 2010 Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved Copyright OO 2010 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved. The listing contract has not yet been validated by MLS Staff. Agent Detail with Addl Pics Report Listings as of 46/07/10 at 4752pm C� ` Active 06/07/10 Listing # 21005732 9 Homer Ave South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Listing Price: $597,500 County: Barnstable Prop Type Single Family Prop Subtype(s) Single Family Town Yarmouth Beds 4 Approx Square Feet 2458 Assessors Records " Baths(FH) 3 (2 1) ■ ■ Year Built 1880 Lot Sq Ft (approx) 41817 ((Assessors Records)) Tax ID 60-230-0-0-YARM Lot Acres (approx) 0.960 Owner Name Richard Crecco DOMICDOM 01225 . Mi, MIL 9 Homer Ave Bass River, MA 02664 LP $645,000 This is a great oppurtunity to own .91 of an acre in the heart of Bass River to create your dream home! This 1880's house has charm, history and potential. Priced to reflect the work needed. The sealers have spent $20k on plans with estimates from Thermco for renovations. The house has a large footprint with almost 2500 sq ft and with completed renovations and bump -outs the living area will increase. The large lot offers privacy, gardens, a second(grass) driveway and is surrounded by beautiful Bass River homes. There is plenty of room for a tennis court and pool! Just steps to Bass River town landing and close to Windmill Beach. Don't miss this great chance to own in the heart of Bass River. Buyers/buyers agent to verify all information. Listing Number 20909087 Year Built 18801 Actual Style Cape 1 Antique, Post and Beam Property Type Single Family Subdivision Rooms 11 Bedrooms4 Baths FIH 2/1 Presented By: Jim & Regina Augat Primary: 508-776-3450 Secondary: 508-775-5200 Other: E-mail: jaugat@kinlingrover.com Web Kinlin Grover Real Estate 1123 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-775-5200 Fax: 508-760-4579 http:llwww.kintingrover.comiSouth-Yarmouth/ Printed by Kinlin Grover Real Estate on 04/22110 at 2:25pm Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright 2010 Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved Copyright @ 2010 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved. (Residential Flyer w-Addl Pics) Active Listing # 20909087 9 Homer Ave Bass River, MA 02664 LP $645,000 Prop Type Single Family Subdivision County Barnstable Town Yarmouth Zoning Residential Sq. Ft.lSource 2,4581 Assessors Records Rooms 11 Lot Size/Source 0.91 ac 1(Plot Plan) Beds 4 Style/Desc Cape I Antique, Post and Beam Baths F1H 211 Levels 2.0 Year Built 18801 Actual Tax ID 60-230-0-0-YARM Remarks: This is a great oppurtunity to own .91 of an acre in the heart of Bass River to create your dream home! This 1880's house has charm, history and potential. Priced to reflect the work needed. The sellers have spent $20k on plans with estimates from Thermco for renovations. The house has a large footprint with almost 2500 sq ft and with completed renovations and bump -outs the living area will increase. The large lot offers privacy, gardens, a second(grass) driveway and is surrounded by beautiful Bass River homes. There is plenty of room for a tennis court and pool! Just steps to Bass River town landing and close to Windmill Beach. Don't miss this great chance to own in the heart of Bass River. Buyerslbuyers agent to verify all information. Directions: From Rt 28 take Old Main to Homer to #9 on right. Showing Instr.:Appointment Req., Call Listing Agent, Tenant, Yard Sign General Information Garage!#Cars Yes 11 Gar Desc Basement/Basement Desc Yes / Bulkhead Access, Cape Cod, Interior Access, Partial Foundation 241341 Other Wing Width/Wing Depth Street Description Public - Parking Interior Amenities Interior Features HU Cable TV, Dry/HU-E, HU Washer, Mud Room Floors Hardwood, Tile Equipment/Appliances LivinglDining Room Combo KitchenlDining Room Combo Fireplaces!#Fireplaces E terrA "t' Detached, Storage Above 29115 Improved Driveway, Off - Street, Shell Yes11 School District Neighborhood Amenities Mechanical Amenities HeatinglCoo[ing 3+ Zone Heat, !Natural Gas, Hot Water WaterlSewerlUtil Cable, Septic, Electricity, Gas, High Speed Internet, Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank Legal/Tax Information Telephone, Town Water Improvement Asmt $194,800 Land Asmt $341,200 Other Asmt $13,800 Total Asmt $549,800 Annual Taxes/Tax Year $4,352 ! 2009 Annual Betterment0 Unpaid Betterment0 Title Ref-BooklPagelCert 13619 1 258 10 Plan To Be Assessed Unknown Spec Assessment Mass Use CodelDeiinition101-Single Family Undergrnd Fuel No Asbestos Lead Paint Unknown Flood zone Not In F=lood Zone Printed by Kinlin Grover Real Estate on 04122110 at 2:25pm Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright 2040 Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved Copyright © 2010 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved. (Residential Client One Page View) x or mem les Pool/Pool Description No 1 Dock/Dock Description No/ Exterior Features Deck, Exterior Lighting, Garden, Prof_ Landscaping, Yard, Outbuilding Siding Clapboard Roof Asphalt Assoc Fee/Fee Year 1 AssociMembershlp Required No I Amenities WaterfrontfWaterfront Desc No/ WaterviewlWaterview Desc No 1 Miles to Beach 0_1 .1 Water Acc Public, River Beach Own Public Beach Desc River BeachlLakelPond Name Bass River Convenient to Golf Course, House of Worship, Marina, Public Tennis, School School District Neighborhood Amenities Mechanical Amenities HeatinglCoo[ing 3+ Zone Heat, !Natural Gas, Hot Water WaterlSewerlUtil Cable, Septic, Electricity, Gas, High Speed Internet, Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank Legal/Tax Information Telephone, Town Water Improvement Asmt $194,800 Land Asmt $341,200 Other Asmt $13,800 Total Asmt $549,800 Annual Taxes/Tax Year $4,352 ! 2009 Annual Betterment0 Unpaid Betterment0 Title Ref-BooklPagelCert 13619 1 258 10 Plan To Be Assessed Unknown Spec Assessment Mass Use CodelDeiinition101-Single Family Undergrnd Fuel No Asbestos Lead Paint Unknown Flood zone Not In F=lood Zone Printed by Kinlin Grover Real Estate on 04122110 at 2:25pm Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change. Copyright 2040 Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved Copyright © 2010 Rapattoni Corporation. All rights reserved. (Residential Client One Page View) July 2. 2000 Mr. Her y C Gill Jr, 206 Sot, h St. Bass Ri, -r, Ma. 02664 Dear HE try: 'he house at 9 Homer Avenue South Yarmouth appears to have been converted to a multi- tmily dwelling. Two separate and distinct roadside Postal boxes labeled "Saltwc 'ks Farm Inn" painted black and "W' painted white present a main house and separate apartment. 9 Homer Avenue originally belonged to the Chase family since approxi aately 1891 _ There were three daughters Hazel Gifford, Amy Francis, Shirley Chase. 'lie sole surviving Chase daughter, Shirley lived in the family home until 1977 when sl u retired to a nursing home in Orleans. The house remained unoccupied but, furnish+ i to retain a "home owners" status for insurance purposes. Patty and I purchased the sine a family home in May 1980. Hal Fitch served as ,Vis. Chase's administrator. Larry Lovegi st was the listing real estate broker. Ms. Chase passed away 1983. fwo separate tax abatement requests (State Tax Form 128) document 9 i:lornes Avenu{ as a single family residence. During my family's tenure no part of the home was rented. kt my request Deputy Assessor Matthew Zurowick toured the entire Monte to better, ;tablish its FY 1990, value. August 20,1992 Town of Yarmouth issued (State Tax Form i 17) abatement $252.68 certificate 226RL. A second appeal assigned docket 20593' -93-PRO resulted in a refund of $281.58. The Town of Yarmouth's assessors F were on ecord of single family residence by (1) Town generated property tax Dills (2) Physical )remise 'inspection (3) Two abatement applications. (4) Appellate Tax hearing Septemi ;r 20,1994 9,30 a.m. at Barnstable District Court, Mr. Zurowick represented the Town o: Yarmouth. (5) Abatements of $252.68 and $281.08. Perhaps the Town of Yarmou In's autonomous departments fail to communicate, check- archive records, or can't see the c .fference between black and white. An argument for pre-existing non -conforming would b null and void o corroborate my statements please contact (1) Dr. Leroy and Doris Benoit T# 508-391 9926 (2) George and Jean Fischer T# 508-398-8492 (3) Robert and Patricia Newell * 508-398-2797 (5) John Sears III T# 508-398-888; (6) Town of Yarmouth Assessc s U 508-398-2231. "lie "Saltworks Farm Inn" mailbox presents an inn/farm business in a single family resident al neighborhood. What crops are raised on the farm? What livestock or fowl are raised r housed on the farm? Is farming permitted in a single family residential neighbc -hood? On a farm animals are by definition a for profit venture, not house pets. The iss e of an inn documents a for profit business; renting rooms, providing meals, and serving alcoholic beverages to travelers. Has the Town of. Yarmouth issued permits for these n n -conforming business actives? I recollect Cliff65-d. Hagberg trying to transform Harry hesley's "Red House" into "The Red House" guest house. 9 Homt,r Avenge appear to be a roore grandiose scheme to rr)nrph a single family residence into a mult.i- facetec business. he Bell Atlantic telephone directory carries two business listings for "Leaves o#' Grass"; : 9 Homer Avenue South Yarmouth T# 508-385-4825 , 508-30,4075. There are multiple vehicles parallel parked adjacent to 9 Horner Avenue. On various occasions a branch E upper and blue Dodge dump truck have been parked in the side yard at 9 Horner Avenue Commercial landscape equipment lines the driveway. May 25, 2000, I contacted the Tov a of Yarmouth building inspector William Stone. I documented that 9 Homer Avenue lad always been a single family residence. Mr. Stone assured me the business activity vould cease. The only change to date has been fewer commercial vehicles parked in the y rd. Iriends of Gary, mentioned purchasing marijuana at a white house on Homer Averru( They described a second story rear bedroom that was "all windows" and spendir , approximately 15 minutes trying the product and consummating the purchase. Possibl "Leaves of Grass" is more diverse than a landscaping business met individually with the Benoit's and George Fischer, Sunday June 18, 2000. 1 intend - ) speak with Jack Creighton and the Newells in the near future and trust you will speak i ith Mrs. Doane and John Sears. dune 24, 2000, I spoke with Robert Newell He claims to have spoken to Richard Creccc regarding both the number of vehicles parked adjacent to 9 Homer Avenue and frequei -,y of short -tern visitors. Robert Newell was given a copy of this letter June 25, 2000, July 1, 2000, while doing the weekly trash pick-up on Homer and Akin Avenues, 1 hard d livered a copy of the letter to Jack Creighton's family. Sinclerely yours A. R Garabrant Jr.