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Ott Where a Certificate of Occupancy is Required,such Building shall Not'be Occupied until a"Final Inspection has been made-.- liJl
Permit No. B-20-1137 Applicant Name: Steve Spengler Approvals
Date Issued: 05/04/2020 Current Use: Structure
Permit Type: Building-Solar Panel-Residential Expiration Date: 11/04/2020 Foundation:
Location: 16 SHEAFFER ROAD, CENTERVILLE Map/Lot: 172-037 Zoning District: RC Sheathing:
Owner on Record: ROBERTS,ORNEL O Contractor Name:`,,,VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER LLC. Framing: 1
Address:. 16 SHEAFFER ROAD Contractor License: 170848 2
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632 r ' Est Project Cost: $,3,520.00 Chimney:
Description: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems 8.Okw 25 Permit Fee: $85.00
Panels w i. Insulation:
i Fee Paid'_, ' $85.00
Date: 5/4/2020 Final:
JC:STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS INCLUDED
Project Review Req: STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AS PER SUBMITTED, t Plumbing/Gas
STRUCTURAL REPORT REQUIRED ,; Rough Plumbing:
Building Official
"Final Plumbing:.
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within'siz'months after issuance.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents#or which this permit has been granted. Rough Gas:
All construction,alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoningby-laws and codes.
_. � : Final Gas:
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the
work until the completion of the same.
Electrical
The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until all applicable signatures by the Building and Fire Officials are provided on this,permit.
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Minimum of Five Call inspections Required for All Construction Work:"
1.Foundation or Footing '` Rough:
2.Sheathing Inspection - .2_ „, _, F.., .,, _ �t..,� •-. -.
3.All Fireplaces must be inspected at the throat level before firest flue lining is installed Final:
4.Wiring&Plumbing Inspections to be completed prior to Frame Inspection
5.Priorto Covering Structural Members(Frame Inspection) Low Voltage Rough:
6.Insulation
7.Final Inspection before Occupancy Low Voltage Final:
Where applicable,separate permits are required for Electrical,Plumbing,and Mechanical Installations. Health
Work shall not proceed until the Inspector has approved the various stages of construction.
Final:
"Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund" (as set forth in MGL c.142A).
Fire Department
Building plans are to be available on site ! C�-
All Permit Cards are the property of the APPLICANT-ISSUED RECIPIENT i- Final:
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YOU WISH TO OPEN A BUSINESS?
For Your Information: Business certificates(cost$40.00 for 4 years]. A business certificate ONLY REGISTERS YOUR NAME in town (which yo
mu 't do by.M.G.L.-it does not give you permission to operate:] You must first obtain the necessary signatures on this form at 200 Main St., Hyannis.
Take the completed form to the Town Clerk's Office, 1st FI., 367 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601 (Town Hall) and get the Business Certificate hat is
required by law:
DATE: Fil n I sa:
:•. APPLICANT'S YOUR NAME S: p
,r �1 BUSINESS YOUR HOME ADDRESS:
E TELEPHONE # Home Telephone Number -s
NAME OF CORPORATION: -
NAME OF NEW BU51NES5 .. 1"1(" . �LLCc �'G TYPE OF BUSINESS__ 122c1i l'
IS THIS A HOME OCCUPATION'? E NO
ADDRESS OF BUSINESS b -- 49MAP/PARCEL NUMBER_! (J 7 Asses Ing
When'starting a new business there are several things you must do in order to be in:compliance with the rules and regulations of the Town of
Barnstable. This-form is intended to assist you in obtaining the.information you may need. You MUST GO TO 200 Main St. - (corner of Yarrr❑uth
Rd. & Main Street) to make sure you have the appropriate permits and licenses required to legally operate your business in this town.
1. BUILDING COMM R'S OFFICE MUST COMPLY WITH HOME OCCUPA ION This indivldu ha be i fprrxa.a o a=pr,miy=reements that pertain to this type of bull
MEES AND REGULATIONS. FAILURE O
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This individual has.been informed of the permit requirements that pertain to this type of business, \
Authorized Signature*
COMMENTS:
3. CONSUMER AFFAIRS (LICENSING AUTHORITY)
` This Individual has been informed of the licensing requirements that pertain to this type of business.
Authorized Signature**
COMMENTS:
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do Richard V.Scali,Director
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Building Division
`�$ Tom Perry,Building Commissioner
QED 39. s 200 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601
www.town.barnstable.ma.us
Office: 508-8624038 Fax: /9- 880-6230
Approved:
Fee: 1,35.,
Permit#: X/5 Ie,,
HOME OCCUPATION REGISTRATION
Date: Q'
Name; (Gi OL-e C(/ Phone'#: 0 -/ ����
Address: �� �✓�2�' . Village:
Name of Business:
Type of Business: Map/Lot:
INTENT: It is the intent of this section to allow the residents of the Town of Barnstable to operate a home occupation
within single family dwellings,subject to the provisions of Section 4-1.4 of the Zoning ordinance,provided that the activity
shall not be discernible from outside the dwelling: there shall be no increase in noise or odor;no visual alteration to the
premises which would suggest anything other than a residential use;no increase in traffic above normal residential volumes;
and no increase in air or groundwater pollution.
After registration with the Building Inspector,a customary home occupation shall be permitted as of right subject to the
following conditions:
• The activity is carried on by the permanent resident of a single family residential dwelling unit,located within
that dwelling unit.
• Such use occupies no more than 400 square feet of space.
• There are no external alterations to the dwelling which are not customary in residential buildings,and there is
no outside evidence of such use.
• No traffic will be generated in excess of normal residential volumes.
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• The use does not involve the production of offensive noise,vibration,smoke,dust or other particular matter,
odors,electrical disturbance,heat,glare,humidity or other objectionable effects.
• There is no storage or use of toxic or hazardous materials,or flammable or explosive materials,in excess of
normal household quantities.
• Any need for parking generated by such use shall be met on the same lot containing the Customary Home
Occupation,and not within the required front yard.
• There is no exterior storage or display of materials or equipment.
• There are no commercial vehicles related to the Customary Home Occupation,other than one van or one
pick-up truck not to exceed one ton capacity,and one trailer not to exceed 20 feet in length and not to
exceed 4 tires,parked on the same lot containing the Customary Home Occupation.
• No sign shall be displayed indicating the Customary Home Occupation.
• If the Customary Home Occupation is listed or advertised as a business,the street address shall not be
included.
• No person shall be employed in the Customary Home Occupation who is not a permanent resident of the
dwelling unit.
I,the undersigned,have readd agree with the above restrictions for my home occupation I am registering.
Applicant- Date:
Homeoc.doc Rev.103113
{ TOWN OF BARNSTABLE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
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Health Division Date Issued << 2
Conservation Division Application Fee
Planning Dept. Permit Fee �3
Date Definitive Plan Approved by Planning Board
Historic - OKH _ Preservation / Hyannis
1I ProiecrStreet Address 16Sl-e_Ster, 91)
Village� aC'evl -e
Owner . -el a,AO-;h Address
Telephone _—_; a 2(- L -c5
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Square feet: 1 st floor: existing proposed 2nd floor: existing proposed Total new
Zoning District Flood Plain Groundwater Overlay
,_ P �rojectVal.uafion o ^ Construction Type
Lot Size Grandfathered: ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, attach supporting documentation.
Dwelling Type: Single Family ❑ Two Family ❑ Multi-Family (# units)
Age of Existing Structure Historic House: ❑Yes ❑ No On Old King's Highway: ❑Yes ❑ No
Basement Type: ❑ Full ❑ Crawl ❑Walkout ❑ Other -
Basement Finished Area (sq.ft.) Basement Unfinished Area �.ft) C- 4
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Number of Baths: Full: existing new Half: existing =`' knew
Number of Bedrooms: existing _new `-
Total Room Count (not including baths): existing new First Floor -oom Comet
Heat Type and Fuel: ❑ Gas ❑ Oil ❑ Electric ❑ Other ``' CZ
Central Air: ❑Yes ❑ No Fireplaces: Existing New Existing wood/coal-Rove"0 Yes ❑ No
Detached garage: ❑ existing ❑ new size—Pool: ❑ existing ❑ new size _ Barn: ❑ existing ❑ new size_
Attached garage: ❑ existing ❑ new size _Shed: ❑ existing ❑ new size _ Other:
Zoning Board of Appeals Authorization ❑ Appeal # Recorded ❑
Commercial ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, site plan review #
Current Use —Proposed—Use
APPLICANT INFORMATION
(BUILDER OR HOMEOWNER)
Name �Telep onej ber
Address IL S� paf t a,f QJ D License #
Home Improvement Contractor#
Worker's Compensation #
ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT WILL BE TAKEN TO
(SIGNATURE DATEor-
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
APPLICATION#
DATE ISSUED
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ADDRESS = VILLAGE
OWNER
a` DATE OF INSPECTION:
FOUNDATION
FRAME
INSULATION �~
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ELECTRICAL: ROUGH FINAL
PLUMBING: ROUGH FINAL
GAS: ROUGH FINAL - ------
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DATE CLOSED OUT
ASSOCIATION PLAN NO.
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��.�`" Regtiatory Services
exxsusre Thomas F{. Geiler,Director, `
c65¢. Building Division
�Eo Tom Perry,Building Commissioner
200 Mairi Sfr.et, Hyannis,MA 02601,
www.town.barnstable_rrta_us ,
Office: 508-862-403 8 Fax: 509-790-6230
HO?lrmo. f'* LICENSE EXEMPTION
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CURRENT-WAAH NO_,013R
city/town state aP cod°
Tbc current exemption for"homeowners"Was extended to include owner-occupied dwellmg_s of six units or less and
to allow homeowners to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts as
supervisor_
DEFINMON OF HOM$OwNER
Persons)who owns a parcel of land on which lieJsha resides or intends to reside, on which there is, or is intended Lo-
be, a one or two-family dwelling, attach d or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm structrses. A
person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner. Such
"hDmcowner"shall submit to the Building Official on g form acceptable to the Building Official, that he/she shall be
responsible for all such work pmrformed tinder thin building permit (Section 109.1.1)
The undersigned"homeowner"assumes responsibility for.compliance with the State Building Cod-,and other
applicable codes, bylaws,rules and regulations.
The tmdcr6gnad"homeowner"certifies fhat.he/shc understands the Town of Barnstable Building Depart=nt
minimum inspection p ut and requirements and that he/she will comply with said procedures and
�rgriatiurz oof H cov�ma� a F
Approval of Building Official
Note: Three-family dwellings.mntainiug 3 5,000 cubic feet or larger will be required to c011Tly with the
State Building Code Section 127.0 Construction Control.
HOMXDWXER'S EXEMPTION
.The Code statrs that "Airy homcowncr perfomung work for which a bm�dmg pccrnnt is rrqucd ir shall bc.rr�,t from the provisions
of this section.(Section 1 D9.1.1-Licensing of construction Supenzsors);provided that if the homeowner mgagcs a pa-son(s)for hire to do such
worlti that such Homeowacr shall act as mipervisor." N
Many homeowners who use this rxertxptiom are.unaware that they are assuming the rrsp nsibrlities of a supervisor(sec Appendix Q,
Rulcs&Regulations for Licensing Cansfruction Supervisors,Section 2.15) This lack of awarbness after trsulrs in serious problems,particularly
when the homeownq hires unlicensed persons. In this ease,our Board cannot proceed against the unlicensed person as it vrould with a liccued
Supervisor. The homwwncr acting as Supervisor is ultimately responsrb)e
To mu mEthat the homwwner is fully¢wan of hQ iesponsrbilitirs,many communities rcquirt,es part of the permit application,
that the homcawna crrtify that hdshc understand[the rrspoiu�btlitics of a Supervisor. On the last page of this issue is a form curtsntly used by
several towns. You may cm t amend and adopt such a fcmr)czttification for use in your community.
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Building Di. .' 1011
Tom Perry, Building Co ssioner
200 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601
www.town.barnstable.ma. s
office: 508-862-4-03 8 Fax: 508-790-6230
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in all matters relative to work authoV d by ibis buUdia- permit application for.
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Tom Perry,Building Commissioner
200 Main Street,Hyannis,MA 02601
Office: 508-862-4038 Fax: 508-790-6230
November 1, 2012
Ornel Roberts
16 Sheaffer Road
Centerville, Ma. 02632
RE: EXIT ORDER 16 Sheaffer Rd.,"Centerville Map: 172 Parcel: 037
Dear Mr. Roberts:
This letter shall serve as notice that the building department has become aware of a
building code violation at the above address. You are notified that the basement
bedrooms are declared dangerous and unsafe and their use must cease immediately.
You are hereby ordered to bring the property into compliance. Compliance may be
achieved by obtaining a building permit to:
1) Finish the basement in compliance with 780 CMR(along with successful
completion of all required subsequent inspections) or;
2) Dismantling all construction for which no building permit was issued(along with
successful completion of all required subsequent inspections.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
By Order,
J L. Lau on
ocal Inspector
Jeffrey.lauzongtown.barnstable.ma.us .
(508) 862- 4034
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Parcel Info
Parcel to�172-037 —°- - -�..�� Developer LOT 142
Lot� ____._—._.��
Location 16 SHEAFFER ROAD _1 Pri Frontage�100
Sec Road�_ I Sec
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Village ICENTERVILLE Fire District C-O-MM
Town sewer exists at this address INo , Road Index 1477 I
Asbuilt Septic Scan:
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• Owner Info
Owner jROBERTS, ORNEL O� Co-Owner
Streetl[16 SHEAFFER ROAD Street2
city ICENTERVILLE State[MA_l zip 102632 1 Country I J
Land Info
Acres 0.34 use Single Fam MDL-01 zoning IRS C-- Nghbd 10�105
Topography Level v� Road Paved
Utilities�Septic,Gas,Public Water + Location °
Construction Info _
Building 1 of 1
Year 975 Roof rGable/Hip Ext(Clapboard
Built ' Struct Wall
Living 1486 I Roof Asph/F GIs/Cmp I AC None
Area Cover Type
44"
Style Ranch ant Drywall Bed
Wall Rooms 3 Bedrooms
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Floor Rooms�
Model Residential Carpet 12 Full
Heat �. Total
Grade Average (Hot Air Rooms
Type l Rooms : . ,
Heat Found
Stories 1 Story_. Fuel Gas ation�TypiCal
Gross 3188
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Permit History
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JIssue Date I Purpose I Permit# I Amount I Insp Date I Comments
Visit History
Date Who Purpose
10/07/2009 00:00:00 Michele Arigo Change of Address
08/25/2009 00:00:00 Nancy Finch Cycl Insp Completed-Update
09/12/2008 00:00:00 Paul Talbot Cyclical Inspection
03/09/2004 00:00:00 Paul Talbot Meas/Est
12/28/1999 00:00:00 1 Martin Flynn Meas/Listed-Interior Access
Sales History
Line Sale Date Owner Book/Page Sale Price
1 12/02/2003 ROBERTS, ORNEL 0 17992/289 $268,000
2. 06/15/1973 PIERCE,GEORGE L 1879/169 $0
Assessment History
Save# Year Building Value XF Value OB Value Land Value Total Parcel Value
1 2012 $108,400 $48,000 $0 $105,100 $261,500
2 2011 $141,000 $13,600 $1,000 $105,100 $260,700
3 2010 $140,900 $13,600 $1,100 $105,100 $260,700
4 2009 $128,100 $2,600 $500 $141,800 $273,000
5 2008 $153,300 $2,600 $500 $147,700 $304,100
7 2007 $152,400 $2,600 $500 $147,700 $303,200
8 2006 $139,000 $2,600 $500 $149,100 $291,200
9 2005 $129,400 $2,600 $600 $135,100 $267,700
10 2004 $105,100 $2,600 $600 $101,300 $209,600
11 2003 $100,900 $2,600 $600 $44,600 $148,700
12 2002 $100,900 $2,600 $600 $44,600 $148,700
13 2001 $100,900 $2,600 $600 $44,600 $148,700
14 2000 $71,400 $2,300 $0 $30,100 $103,800
15 1999 , $71,400 $2,300 $0 $30,100 $103,800
16 1998 $71,400 $2,300 $0 $30,100 $103,800
17 1997 $77,400 $0 $0 $26,800 $104,200
18 1996 $77,400 $0 $0 $26,800 $104,200
19 1995 $77,400 $0 $0 $26,800 $104,200
20 1994 $74,200 $0 $0 $33,200 $107,400
21 1993 $74,200 $0 $0 $33,200 $107,400
22 1992 $84,400 $0 $0 $36,800 $121,200
23 1991 $87,000 $0 $0 $53,600 $140,600
24 1990 $87,000 $0 $0 $53,600 $140,600
25 1989 $87,000 $0 $0 $53,600 $140,600
26 1988 $63,400 $0 $0 $19,200 $82,600
27 1987 $63,400 $0 $0 $19,200 $82,600
28 1 1986 1 $63,400 $0 $0 $19,200 $82,600
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DATE: November 1,2012
TO: Building File
FROM: R. Anderson
RE: Complaint—Illegal Basement Apt
LOCUS: 16 Sheaffer Road, Centerville
A woman (later identified as Mrs. Ornel Roberts) came into this office holding a
document and seeking to speak to a person she thought worked here. It was difficult to
understand her because of her(Haitian?) accent. Apparently, she was looking for the
woman who notarized the document (Joyce Persuitte). After some discussion, she
showed me the document. It was a notice to quit that had been notarized by Joyce.
Mrs..Roberts stated that she has two adult children of her own and her husband also has
two adult children. Together, they have one younger child, a daughter. At this point I am
made aware that there are at least 6 related adults and one child in a 3 bedroom home.
There were references to significant others and a girlfriend of one may also have a young
child—but I am unsure if I understood that correctly or not.
Mrs. Roberts explained that her son and his girlfriend (and her child?) lives downstairs in
the basement apartment. Her husband wrote the notice to quit and now that the deadline
has expired he wants to evict her son and girlfriend for nonpayment of rent. ,
The woman was distraught asking me how she can choose between her son and her
husband. I explained to her that now that we are aware that there is an apartment we
need to see it. This action would allow us to make sure there no safety issues and direct
them as to how to legally create habitable space. I gave her my card and told her to call
me or have her husband call me in order to arrange for the inspection.
There was some confusion over Mrs. Roberts' intention—whether she was trying to enlist
us to do the eviction or counsel her on how to prevent it. I explained the role of a notary
and told her to go to the court house to talk to someone about the eviction process or talk
to an attorney.
Later, her husband, Ornel Roberts called me. I had a difficult time understanding him on
the phone because of his accent. He finally identified the residential address in
Centerville and I explained that I was aware of the apartment but I needed to see it
because there were no permits on file to create the space. He wanted to know who
informed me. Sensing,there was a problem, I simply replied that I did not know the
identity of the reporting party. Subsequently, we made an appointment for Nov. 1 Sc,
about a week away. I coordinated with Martin& Jeff to perform the inspection at the
designated time.
Not five minutes after I spoke to Mr. Roberts did Mrs. Roberts come in to see me. She
told me that her husband is very angry and beats her often. She is sick of it and has just
left the office of an attorney.She is pursuing a divorce. She told her husband that I
showed up at the door seeking access and left my card with her. I told her not to worry
that I had had told him I had received a complaint from an unknown source and was
therefore required to investigate it.
On Nov. 1", we found Mr. Roberts outside blowing leaves into a pile. He seemed to be
straining to keep his anger in check. He is difficult to understand when he speaks as he
never makes eye contact, is not animated in any fashion and barely opens his mouth when
he forms his words. He spoke to us only when spoken to and responded in low sometime
guttural sounding responses. It was not difficult to image him venting pent up anger and
frustration.
Admitted to dwelling by Ornel O Roberts on Nov. 1, 2012. The property is 3 bedroom
ranch. Health reports the septic capacity to be limited to 3 bedrooms. Recently, we have
been made aware that the current owner has since created another three bedrooms in the
lower level. The access to this unit is completely separate and independent. In fact there
is no interior access to the lower from inside the house. The only staircase to the lower
level is inside the garage.
Mr. Roberts brought us downstairs through the garage. We found the stairway did not
have a hand rail. There were two small windows installed in the inside wall. A door
opened into a room that appeared to be used at some point as a dining area(guessing
from the light fixture in the middle of the room). Off of this room was a primitive
storage area(straight ahead) and to the left was entry into an open room with some
storage units (almost like make shift cabinets) and desk with a PC. There was no visible
food prep area but from the appearance of the wall and the sheet rock this area is likely
where the kitchen prep was located. We found a bedroom to the immediate left(without
egress). This room contained a bed and furniture. There was also a box spring and
mattress being stored on its side and jammed in between the bed and the wall on one side
of the room. There did not appear to be any personal effects leading us to conclude no
one was sleeping here.
Continuing down the hall was an open area to the left. At the far end of this area was a
door leading into another bedroom(no proper egress). This bedroom appeared to be
child's room by the box advertising a Barbie bike left just outside the closet door. The
room was lacking furniture or other belongings and convincingly seemed to be unused at
this time.
At the very end of the main hall we found a third bedroom. This room was clearly being
used as evidenced by the toiletries, clothing and other personal effects in place. Smoke
and CO detectors were either missing or inoperable on both levels. Martin provided a
new battery detector and ordered Mr. Roberts to obtain a CO detector, also stating that he
would have to return to confirm compliance with this directive.
There was a full bathroom complete with personal items and a laundry room with female
undergarments hanging to dry.
None of the rooms in the lower level had proper means of egress and some had no
windows or natural light at all. Jeff Lauzon gave Mr. Roberts verbal instructions
prohibiting sleeping in any of these rooms. Jeff also made Mr. Roberts aware of the
safety and code issues. Jeff advised Mr. Roberts about securing permits to create
habitable space downstairs but specifically informed Mr. Roberts that no bedrooms could
be added with the limitations of the current septic system.
I asked if we could see the primary dwelling. The garage entry leads directly into a
kitchen, dining room, hall, living room to the right, bathroom to the left and three
bedrooms at the end of the hall; in typical 3 bedroom ranch fashion.
Interestingly enough,the kitchen in the primary dwelling unit contained two stoves. One
stove was installed and situated on the interior of the garage wall. This was obviously the
original installation configuration. There was also a stove placed against the common
living room wall. Just beside the second stove was a large bookcase type shelving unit
containing many portable cooking devices including a tabletop oven, a roaster, crock pot
and blender etc. Likely, these items were relocated from the lower level prior to our
anticipated inspection. (See photos)
The three of us stood outside near the car discussing the code issues and comparing our
findings. Before we departed, a young female materialized from the back of the house
and approached Mr. Roberts as he was using a leaf blower. She began to assist him with
the yard clean up. None of us had seen her during our inspection.
Upon out return to the office, Jeff issued a written exit order and it was mailed to Mr.
Roberts on the.same date. Later, that afternoon Mr. Roberts came in with young female
(probably the young woman we saw earlier—guessing she is his adult daughter). He was
given a building permit application to restore to a SF and create habitable space—
playroom& storage. He was not unpleasant but remained stoic and received instructions
from Sally without complaint. He did inform me that the bathroom had already been
permitted—he thought before he purchased the house.
He left and said that he would return the next day with the completed application.
November 6, 2012 -
On this date, Mr. Roberts came in to apply for a building permit to restore to a SF. The
work entails removing two bedrooms that are lacking egress by creating a 5' opening in
one room and removing the door and sheetrocking it to virtually be part of the room at
the end of the hallway.
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Mr. Roberts asked how long the permit was good for and was informed by Jeff that it was
good for 6 months once it was issued. He was also advised that a final inspection would
be arranged to ensure that the work occurred in accordance with the plan submitted. I
advised Mr. Robert that although under the building code he would have the 6 months,
the zoning violation would still be open and must be addressed prior to that. .He asked
t how much time he had and I asked him in return how much time he needed. He replied
10 weeks., This was not acceptable and I and I gave him 30 days (until Dec. 7;2012)to
finish reminding him that deconstruction is quicker. He agreed.