HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse letter to violaiton 12/04/24 December 4,2024
Mr.Basil J.Congro,Building Inspector
Office of the Building Commissioner
Town of Yarmouth RECEIVED
1146 Route 28 DEC 0 4 2024
South Yarmouth,MA 02664 _
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
By_
RE: Response to Violation Notice dated November 27,2024
23 Echo Road—Work without a Permit—Siding
Dear Mr.Congro:
Thank you for providing the above-referenced Violation Notice,which was received by Certified Mail
on December 2,2024. I serve as the Trustee of the Lavash Family Trust,which owns the property at 23
Echo Road. My sister,Jeniffer Ann Lavash,is the sole occupant and beneficiary of this residence.
On August 6,2024,she received a quote from Conway Home Improvements of South Dennis,MA
through RJ Home Improvements of West Yarmouth,MA,to replace the deteriorating wood shingle
siding on the front of this property. She singly retained Mr.Richard Conway to perform the work. At
the time Conway Home Improvements was hired,my sister specifically asked if a permit would be
required to perform the work;Mr.Conway stated that a building permit was not required as the
work entailed only replacement of existing wood shingles.
The work was completed to my sister's satisfaction. Upon receipt of the Violation Notice on December
2,2024,my sister immediately contacted Mr.Conway,who stated that he would be sending an
employee to the Yarmouth Building Department today(12/4/24)to obtain the required building
permit.
On behalf of the Lavash Family Trust,I apologize for this error based on incorrect information from the
contractor. We would never inadvertently violate municipal building codes. We are working diligently
to rectify the problem and remain in direct communication with Mr.Conway to ensure that the permit
is obtained. Please contact either of us directly if you have any additional questions or concerns at
617-842-7903(Jeniffer)or 301-502-4171.
Sincerely,
W.Thomas Lavash
cc:Jeniffer Ann Lavash