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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0025 BUCKWOOD DRIVE o O-ro i����/ � �� l� li3 � - .�fJ l��`i .J� ���� ���� � � � � �..�. �1HE T Town of Barnstable o Regulatory Services Richard V. Scali,Interim Director • HARNSTABLL 9 MA & Building Division �'OrE039. ` Tom Perry,Building Commissioner 200 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4038 Fax: 508-790-6230 October 30,2013 Daniel&Carina Story 25 Buckwood Drive Hyannis,Ma 02601 Re: Complaint-Operating Recycling Business Locus: 25 Buckwood Drive Parcel: R272-102 Zoning: RC-1- Single Family Residential Zone Dear Mr. &Mrs. Story, Please be advised that this office has received a complaint concerning your property at 25 Buckwood Drive. As such we are currently in the process of investigating the allegations. The information we received suggests that you are operating a recycling business from the rear yard of your residential property. A recent attempt to contact you at home was made and it was noted at that time that the rear yard did in fact accomdate numerous items consistent with the report of a recycling business. The caller informed us that you obtain items, store them outside and periodaiclly load them up for deleviery to another location. They assume that this acticity is A variety of items was noted in the rear yard of your property consistent with the reports of a large collection of scrap or recyclable objects stored and awaiting transport. You should be aware that it has been alleged. It has been alleged that you are operating a recycling business from your single-family home. The information received indicated that that the rear yard of The courtesy of a reply is requested by Nov. 1, 2013. F Sincerely', Robin C. Anderson Zoning Enforcement Office ' DATE: July 1,2014 TO: Building File— FROM: R. C. Anderson LOCUS: 111 Sea St, 44 Security,15'Buckwood&& 104 Longview, Hyannis RE: Property Complaints ALSO PRESENT: Tim O'Connell,Patrick Franey,Lt.N. (Spanky) Sylvester,HFD ti 111 Sea Street The occupants were just beginning to stir upon our arrival at 10:15 AM Tuesday morning. Tim and Spanky arrived before me had already informed them of our presence and our request to inspect the premises. We were admitted to the primary unit first. The female tenants were all over the age of 18 (average 20—22) from Ireland. Six claim to be on the lease but quickly added that the landlord knew and approved the occupancy for a total of 8. The smoke detectors were not in proper working order. Tim will address that issue and the occupancy total with the landlord. The other side of the property also contained 8+ inhabitants. The girls stated that the 6 were on the lease but two additional occupants were approved by the landlord. The girls had a number of male visitors that were down from Boston for a visit and were not staying. In fact they were preparing to leave the next day. I asked them about the mattress outside and they said the property owner came by and disposed of them. The tenants arranged to have an exterminator come (tomorrow) for a bedbug infestation. According to the tenants,the landlord will work something out with the tenants regarding the financial responsibly. I photographed the-upstairs of the end unit on Summerside to document the sleeping arrangements of the residents. The upstairs room facing Summerside is less than 70 sq.ft and the property owner has been advised on numerous occasions in person and by writing that this space is not a valid bedroom under the state sanitary code. 44 Security This property appeared to be well kept. The grass was mowed and the only hint that young adults were present were the multiple bikes on the side of the house but still not excessive. The occupants were polite young men and students from Ireland. They cooperated and allowed us in once we reassured them that they were not in trouble. The house is a two bedroom home but the porch had been converted into a sleeping area as well. In general, the house was clean and picked up. The occupants apologized for a party held two weeks ago that was reported to have been out of control. They have had no other parties or episodes since but they do have friends over to watch ESPN. We discussed what behaviors would trigger complaints and stressed that they should blend not stand out in order to quell the complaints. They promised they would comply. 25-Buckwood No one responded to the knock on the door. The yard was visible from through the fence next door but did not appear to be in violation on this day. The house is sadly neglected but a new fence has been installed segregating the back yard from public view. A trailer containing two lawn mowers was in the driveway up against the new gate. I left my card in the front door. 104 Longview Received numerous complaints from neighbors almost daily concerning this property. It is a large home that purchased during a foreclosure process last year. The new owner has a family apartment. A woman answered the door that identified herself as a business owner's grandmother. Later,the mother came out to talk to us. The grandmother called DJ and handed me the phone. I arranged with DJ to return to the house and talk to me about the business he denied operating. Stacks of wood were in the drive way as well as a shed filled with wood. Joette Neville (the mother) came out to ask us why we were there. She was argumentative and defensive from the start. I knew immediately that something was off but she agreed to take us out back to see the burn area that she said is no longer in use. She debated the term cook fire with Spanky. DJ nodded in agreement and said the fire chief had already prohibited cook fires on the property. It was noted that the subject area was large enough for a clam bake too large for cooking marshmallows as Joette indicated. DJ and I discussed the business activities and the equipment allowed under the ordinance as well as the fact that all of his neighbors were irritated and ticked off at them. He agreed to get rid of one trailer and relocate the sizable pile of wood from the driveway to the back yard. He will not sell firewood from this location. He will not import organic material to this site.for disposal and he will refrain from having employees at this site. Again, I stressed that they should blend not stand out in order to quell the complaints. As we were leaving, Patrick and Joette joined us in the driveway. DJ told Joette he agreed to move the wood and Joette became agitated and started shouting that this is her property and she can do what she wants. DJ looked over to me and reiterated his intention to move the wood and I said would check in 2 weeks per our agreement. We drove off and left them to argue amongst themselves. Returned should be week of 7/21/14 when I return from vacation. DATE: November 5, 2013 TO: Building File FROM: R. Anderson RE: Complaint—Recycle Business LOCUS: 25 Buckwood Dr,Hyannis Reported to site the end of Oct 2013 with Bob McK as the result of a complaint concerning an alleged recycle business operating from this property. Photographed the site. Found there to be in fact metal/scrap and miscellaneous items on the Side rear yard visible from the street. Was unsure if property was even occupied but I saw a black&whit a cat in the living room window. Sent letter to the property owner. Fri 1/1/2013 Mrs. Storey called on Friday 11/1/2013. I was informed she called multiple times (while I was in a class) and by the time I got to speak to her in the late afternoon she was quite irate. She had left a message threatening to contact her attorney, etc. Mrs. Story continued to talk over me and yell at me on the phone. She stated she was the victim of a crazy neighbor who targets certain people and uses town officials to harass them and she moves from one target to the next. I replied that I knew nothing of this and that I had no history in my file of any complaints against her property. She said I was contacted because Health had already been out there and found nothing to address so the crazy neighbor called to complain about a zoning violation. I explained whether or not that was true was irrelevant at this point. because clearly something was going on with all of the metal and scrap in the yard. She started screaming that she has an autistic child and her husband collect stuff as a hobby "he doesn't hang himself in the back yard." She said she wished he made money at this but he doesn't and it probably costs them more money in gas to bring it to be sold and scrapped than what they make. She did not stop yelling at me and I finally just told her to give me a letter with the history and what they are doing. Ultimately, she agreed. Monday 11/5/2013 Mr. Story called and asked for some time to clean the yard. We agreed on A deadline of 12/27/2013 as he has to repair his truck first. I asked him to let me know if it was cleaned out before then so I could check and close out the complaint. He agreed. I marked the calendar accordingly. THE Town of Barnstable F 3'aY Regulatory Services Richard V. Scali,Interim Director T1 MAS& Building Division Ft 639. Tom Perry,Building Commissioner 200 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601 Office: 508-862-4038 Fax: 508-790-6230 October 30, 2013 Daniel & Carina Story 25 Buckwood Drive , Hyannis, Ma 02601 Re: Complaint - Operating Recycling Business Locus: 25 Buckwood Drive Parcel: R272-102 Zoning: RC-1- Single Family Residential Zone Dear Mr. & Mrs. Story, Please be advised that this office has received a complaint concerning your property at 25 Buckwood Drive. As such we are currently in the process of investigating the allegations brought forth. The information we received suggests that you are operating a recycling business from the rear yard of your residential property. A recent attempt was to contact you at your home. On this occasion we observed at large collection of items in the side/rear yard. The caller informed us that you obtain and collect items, storing them until you periodically load them up for delivery to another location where it is assumed that you are paid for the scrap metal. Our observation was consistent with the reported activity. At this juncture, I must inform you to cease and desist the activity at this property. I am happy to answer any questions you may have and I can be reached directly at 508-862-4027. The courtesy of a reply is requested by Nov. 8, 2013. Sincerely, Robin C. 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