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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStop Work/Violation lettersTOWN OF YARMOUTH 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-398-2231 ext. 1261 Fax 508-398-0836 Office of the Building Commissioner STOP WORK ORDER ZONING VIOLATION Lee & Dennis Roberts 121 Fox Run Drive Ludlow, MA 01056 August 20, 2021 RE: 14 Shannon Court— Interior renovation (full gut), utility structure with all new plumbing and electrical services, two outer decks - without permit. Dear Sir Roberts; This letter constitutes an Official Stop Work Order. While conducting inspections in the neighborhood we identified work being done. Your residents is under renovations walls being closed in, doorways being changed, and walls being added. Bathroom, Kitchen, utility structure with all new plumbing and electrical, two outer decks encroaching the setbacks. All without the required permits. Building, electric, plumbing, permits are required. R105.1 Required. It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first filing a written application with the building official and obtaining the required permit. Failure to comply with the MA State Building code 780CMR is subject to fines and penalties as prescribed in MGL CH 143 section 94A. Each day constitutes a new violation. To remedy these violations make proper application for the required building permits, and receive a building permit for these violations. You have built two decks without the benefit of a building permit. Your property is located in an R-25 zoning district which requires any structure 15 feet from the side setback, and 30 feet from the front setback 20 feet from rear setbacks. You are hereby ordered to abate and or correct said violations or seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals as allowed by MGL Ch 40a §7 &§ 15. You are required to respond within 7 days of receiving this letter. You also have the right to appeal this decision with the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days of this letter. 101.3 Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this bylaws shall be fined not more than three hundred ($300.00) for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute separate offense. You are required to respond within 7 days. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to this department Very truly Ink y Local Inspector c Town of Yarmouth Sears, Tim From: Sears, Tim Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:01 PM To: 'lee@wiIlia mrobertselectric.com' Subject: RE: 14 Shannon Court Attachments: work in flood zone packet.PDF I'm not sure if I handed this packet out at the counter, or not. We need the worksheet filled out along with the affidavits signed and notarized. Timothy Sears CBO Deputy Building Commissioner Town of Yarmouth 508-398-2231 Ext. 1259 mailto:tsears armouth.ma.us From: lee@williamrobertselectric.com [mailto:lee@williamrobertselectric.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 20218:29 AM To: Sears, Tim <tsears@yarmouth.ma.us> Cc: Inkley, Brad <binkley@yarmouth.ma.us> Subject: RE: 14 Shannon Court Thank you. Lee Roberts Win. Roberts Electric Co., Inc. 7 Railroad Ave Wilbraham, MA 01095 C:413-530-0368 O: 413-596-2868 1-: 413-596-2869 Lee(Dwi lliamroberiselectric.conr M. Roberts ELECTRIC CO.,INC. est.1987 --------- Original Message --------- Subject: RE: 14 Shannon Court From: "Sears, Tim" <tsears o,yarmouth.ma.us> Date: 11/9/21 8:17 am 1 To: "Lee Roberts"<Iee@wilIiamrobertselectric.com> Cc: "Inkley, Brad" <binkle armouth.ma.us> That works From: Lee Roberts[mailto:lee(«Dwilliamrobertselectric com] Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 6:11 PM To: Sears, Tim <tsears@varmouth.ma.us> Cc: Inkley, Brad <binkle armouth.ma.us> Subject: Re: 14 Shannon Court Thank you Tim. Our contractor told us we are going to have to install 2 5-foot precast sonar tubes at the 2 front corners of the utility bump out. Lee Roberts Wm. Roberts Electric Co., Inc. 413-530-0368 Sent from my Whone On Nov 8, 2021, at 2:47 PM, Sears, Tim <tsears(@ armouth.ma.us> wrote: Lee, It appears that the utility bump out is larger than what is shown on the assessors card from the pictures we have of the current condition. It will require a code compliant foundation because it is attached to the dwelling. Please advise, Timothy Sears C130 Deputy Building Commissioner Town of Yarmouth 508-398-2231 Ext. 1259 mailto:tsears@yarmouth.ma.us From: lee @william robertselectric.com[mailto: lee @wiIlia mrobertselectric.com] Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 11:59 AM To: Sears, Tim <tsears@yarmouth.ma.us> Subject: RE: 14 Shannon Court Yes, the deck will be totally removed. Included in the application was a quote for landscaping in place of the deck. Lee Roberts Wm. Roberts Electric Co., Inc. 7 Railroad Ave Wilbraham, MA 01095 C: 413-530-0368 O: 413-596-2868 F; 413-596-2869 Lee(alwill iamrobcrtselectric.com <imagc002.jpg> --- Original Message Subject: RE: 14 Shannon Court From: "Sears, Tim" <tsears armoutl�.ma.us> Date: 11/8/21 11:04 am To: "lee williamrobertselectric.com" <lee williamrobertselectric.com> Lee, I am in the process of reviewing your application, I know we had conversation about the existing deck. That deck is going to be totally demolished correct? Regards, Timothy Sears CBO Deputy Building Commissioner Town of Yarmouth 508-398-2231 Ext. 1259 mailto:tsearsyarmouth.ma.us From: lee williamrobertselectric.com mailto:lee williamrobertselectric.coml Sent: Friday, November 5, 20214:41 PM To: Sears, Tim <tsearsCcDyarmouth.ma.us> Subject: 14 Shannon Court .... .. Attention► This emaaLoriginiates outside of the organization:.11o not open attachments or click links unless you are sure this email is from:a known sender and you know the content is safe. Call the sender to°verify if unsure. Otherwise delete this email. I will call you in 2 weeks to check the status of any building permit. Glad to hear you had a nice vacation when I was in your office today. Thanks Lee Roberts Wm. Roberts Electric Co., Inc. 7 Railroad Ave Wilbraham, MA 01095 C:413-530-0368 0: 413-596-2868 1=: 413-596-2869 I.eQ@wiiiiamrobertselectric.com <image003 jpg> T0Vv`N-�.0K,-VARA/10UTH 0i ,: F4*o;508-398-0836 2nd VIOLATION NOTICE Dennis R Roberts Lee A Roberts 121 Fox Run Dr Ludlow, MA 01056 January 19, 2023 RE: 14 Shannon Court —work without permit Dear Mr. Roberts, The Building Department has been in contact with you in a letter dated August 20, 2021, about work that was donewithout a permit at this address. An application was received on October22, 2021, which required additional information. This pen -nit has not been issued to date and there has been no response to a follow up email sent on January 6, 2023. This is a violation of Section R105.1 of the Massachusetts State Building Code. R105.1 Required. It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first filing a written application with the building official and obtaining the required permit. Failure to comply with the MA State Building code 780CMR is subject to fines and penalties as prescribed in MGL CH 143 section 91. Each day constitutes a new violation. To remedy this violation, make proper application for the required building pennits and receive a building pennit for this violation. You are required to respond within 7 days of receipt of this notice. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to this department Very Truly, Tun Sears CBO Deputy Building Corrmvssioner Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28 . S66th Ya>r Wouth, MA 02664 508-398-223 ext. 12'61 F'ax 508-398-0836 Office of he' �BuUffl C® isssuer 3'd VIOLATION NOTICE Dennis R Roberts Lee A Roberts 121 Fox Run Dr,�� �•u��.c13 Ludlow, MA 01056 Jgpar3�1.,2„2023 RE: 14 Shannon Court — work without permit Dear Mr. Roberts, The Building Department has been in contact with you in a letter dated August 20, 2021, and again on January 19, 2023, about work that was done without a permit at this address. An application was received on October 22, 2021, which required additional information. This permit has not been issued to date. This is a violation of Section R105.1 of the Massachusetts State Building Code. R105.1 Required. It shall be zinlatw ful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first filing a written application with the building official and obtaining the required permit. Failure to comply with the MA State Building code 780CMR is subject to fines and penalties as prescribed in MGL CH 143 section 91. Each day constitutes a new violation. To remedy this violation, make proper application for the required building permits and receive a building permit for this violation. You are required to respond within 7 days of receipt of this notice. 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Article Number (Transfer from service laben ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery — _M ^_ o.'-Mall 7021 1970 0000 1665 6030 A l Restricted Delivery PS Form 3811, July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9D53 Domestic Return Receipt i EXHIBIT V r TOWN O A RO i `t L 6 rt i ' + oh ai t ` '4 1 1' 6 g1; ;`, Dennis R Roberts Lee A Roberts 121 Fox Run DR Ludlow, MA 01056 RE: 14 Shannon Court — Single Family Home Violations Dear Mr. Roberts, September 15, 2023 The Building Department has issued you violation letters on 8/20/21, 1/19,23, and 3/24/23 to inform you of the specific details and nature of the violations observed. This letter also serves as a final opportunity to voluntarily abate said violations and avoid further enforcement action by bringing your property into compliance. At this time, it is apparent that you have chosen not to comply with our order to abate and the 45-day appeal period allowed by M.G.L. C. 143 § 100 has lapsed. Therefore, the Town of Yarmouth is left with no option but to proceed with a court action to compel compliance. This letter is being sent as a courtesy to inform you that we are preparing our case and will be submitting it to the appropriate Barnstable Court within the next fourteen (14) days of the date of this letter. if your failure to abate was an oversight or you have decided to abate the violation, please contact this office forthwith to discuss any remedy or option now available to you. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to this department. Very Truly, Tim Sears CBO Deputy Building Commissioner Town of Yarmouth