17C-076 (2) ALBANO & SZUIVIOWSKI, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
100 RUSSELL STREET, P.O. BOX 377
HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 01035 -0377
TELEPHONE: (413) 586 -5055
ALFRED J. ALBANO, JR. PATRICIA A. SZUMOWSKI
aalbano @albanolaw.net pszumowski@albanolaw.net
efax: (866) 542 -9867 efax: (866) 379 -9957
May 11,2012
Dean Couture
1A Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Re: Steve and Michele Superba
Dear Mr. Couture:
Please be advised that I represent Steve and Michele Superba and they have
consulted with me regarding your continued failure to perform your obligations under the
June 15, 2010 contract for the renovation of their house at 39 Garfield Avenue,
Florence. I'm told that you last performed work at the job site in September of last year.
Thereafter, you refused to respond to the Superbas' emails or return their phone calls.
When Steve Superba stopped by one of your job sites back in March you indicated that
you were finishing up the job and would be back on his project within a couple of weeks.
You have still not retumed to 39 Garfield, and you are again refusing to return the
Superbas' phone calls.
In light of the foregoing, you are hereby notified that your services under said
contract are terminated due to your refusal and /or failure to perform under the contract.
Please contact the Superbas at your earliest opportunity to arrange for the
delivery of their kitchen cabinets which I understand you are holding in storage at your
father's home. In all other respects, I expect that you will cooperate with the Superbas'
transition to a new contractor.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Very truly yours,
Alfred J. Albano, Jr.
AJAJ:krb
July 25, 2012
Louis Hasbrouk
Northampton Building Commissioner
212 Main Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Dear Mr. Hasbrouk,
Previously, a Building Permit, #BP- 2011 -0023, had been granted on my behalf
regarding an entire house renovation at the property located at 39 Garfield Avenue in
Florence. The contractor of record on that permit is Dean T. Couture, d.b.a. Keystone
Construction, of 1 A Old Chester Road in Huntington. The purpose of this letter is to
inform you that my business relationship with Mr. Couture relative to the aforementioned
project has been formally terminated. Attached to this letter is a correspondence
addressed to Mr. Couture, sent by my attorney, terminating said business relationship.
The intention of this letter is to initiate the process of having the building permit
transferred to a new general contractor. This new contractor is James D. Ross, d.b.a. JDR
Builders, of P.O.Box 4 in North Hatfield, whom I have hired as the new general
contractor for this project. I may be contacted at anytime at the number below if there are
any questions. Thank you in advance.
Cordially ,
tephen R. Superba
17 Glen Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
413 -532 -0246
39 GARFIELD AVE BP-2011-0023
GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 17C - 076 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP -2011 -0023
Project # JS -2011- 000045
Est. Cost $169000.00
Fee: $1014.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: DEAN COUTURE 072541
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 20995.92 Owner: SUPERBA STEVE
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: DEAN COUTURE
AT: 39 GARFIELD AVE
Applicant Address: Phone: j Insurance:
1A OLD CHESTER RD (413) 66 WC
HUNTINGTONMA01050 ISSUED ON :7/20/2010 0 :00 :00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: RED ( OVATE INTERIOR & CONVERT PORTION
OF PORCH TO SUNROOM I
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: ; _ House # Fowidaton:
_Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Signature: _
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 7/20/2010 0:00:00 $1014.00
212 Main Street, Phone (4I3) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
Building Commissioner - Anthony Patillo
• City of Northampton .
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INSPECTOR
Louis Hasbrouck Chuck Miller
Building Commissioner Assistant Commissioner
HOME OWNER EXEMPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The State of Massachusetts allows the homeowner the right under 780CMR 108.3.4 to act as his /her
construction supervisor. The state defines "Homeowner" as, " Person(s) who owns a parcel on which
he /she resides or intends to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached structures
accessory to such use and /or farm structures. A person who constructs more than one home in a two-
year period shall not be considered a home owner."
The building department for the City of Northampton wants any person(s) who seek to use the home
owner exemption, to act as their own construction supervisor, to be aware that by doing so you
become responsible for compliance with state building codes and regulations. The inspection
process requires that the building department be called to inspect work at various stages, which include
foundation /footinqs (before backfill), sonotube holes (before pour), a rough building inspection
(before work is concealed), insulation inspection (if required) and a final building inspection.
The building department requires these inspections before the work is concealed, failure to secure
these inspections can result in failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy until the work can be
inspected.
If the homeowner hires other trades to perform work (electrical, plumbing & gas) the homeowner will be
responsible to make sure that the trades hired secure their proper permits in conjunction to the building
permit issued, and that they get their required inspections. Failure of the individual trades to secure
the permits and inspections as required can DELAY the project until such time as the proper permits
and inspections are made
I, understand the above.
(Home owner /resident's signature requesting exemption)
I will call to schedule all required building inspections necessary for the building permit issued to me.
Date
Address of work location
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. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
�, Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
Wimom a 600 Washington Street
- 4, Boston, MA 02111
www.mass.gov /dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/ Contractors /Electricians /Plumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business /Organization/Individual): 1])1t IS Li iL?)C)LS
Address: I l)G X
City /State /Zip: fr ' k ' ` L 1A4/1- Ul Oci 3 Phone #: 6 1 1 A - - - 7 S — S 7
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
1. [ I am a employer with ) 4. n I am a general contractor and I 6. n New construction
employees (full and/or part- time).* have hired the sub - contractors
2. ❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑ Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub contractors have g. ❑ Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' 9. ❑Building addition
[No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.
required.] 5. n We are a corporation and its 10.0 Electrical repairs or additions
3. C I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL
12.r Roof repairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no
employees. [No workers' 13.n Other
comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub - contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub - contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' comp. policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:
v A- n Pos. Co ,
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Policy # or Self -ins. Lie. #: SAW AW C- 3 3 b ]'"1 Expiration Date: / ( C�-,2 0 J
Job Site Address: � I 6,4 1 2 fi b City/State /Zip: F c1'C M :
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one -year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certi nder the • nd penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
Signature: 1 Date:
Phone #: Hoy 3 Lii)L1/
1 Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official
City or Town: Permit/License #
Issuing Authority (circle one):
I, Board of Health 2. B D art 1. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Incneetnr 5. Plumbing Inspector
- -� City
/Town
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Contact Person: Phone #:
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SECTION 8' - -- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES'
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8.1 Licensed Construction Su ervisor: No tt� Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder : 'S V 7 1 d s
License Number
Address Expiration Date
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Signatur Telephone
9i egisteied.Horne lmprovement'Con _ v t ` M f'„ , T Not Applicable ❑
Companv Name Registration Number
?b oy: 1 iMit c tj i4 . Gib 73 3 -2 - f q
Address Expiration Date
Telephone : J 1 -74 v
SECTION 10- WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (M,GL c:,152, § 25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes No ❑
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iwl�,- �lomea Owneriemption
The current exemption for "homeowners" was extended to include Owner - occupied Dwellings of one (1) or two(2) families
and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license, provided that the owner acts
as supervisor. CMR 780, Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
Definition of Homeowner: Person (s) who own a parcel of land on which he /she resides or intends to reside' on which there
is, or is intended to be, a one or two family dwelling, attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/ or farm
structures. A person who constructs more than one home in a two -year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Such "homeowner" shall submit to the Building Official, on a form acceptable to the Building Official, that he /she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time, during and upon
completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152 (Workers' Compensation) and Chapter 153 (Liability of Employers to
Employees for injuries not resulting in Death) of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated, you may be liable for person(s)
you hire to perform work for you under this permit.
The undersigned "homeowner" certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code, City of
Northampton Ordinances, State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
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SECTION 5- DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (check all applicable) .. ,
New House n Addition gf Replacement Windows Alteration(s) ..„ 11' Roofing
Or Doors El
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [O] Decks [EJ Siding (l] Other [O]
Brief Description of Proposed n
Work: N D 1 � 1r t i 'Te g-t O g__ 4 CCA\W . 4.:r" f ae.:0 r3 bC {twit Tb 50J },,n
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes No Adding new bedroom Yes No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No
Plans Attached Roll - Sheet
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ay ti41"w=h ous :a dd7or�'add�tfan'to existing housing, oimprete g:
a. Use of building : One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Numb f Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new constr b Dimensions
e. Number of stories? _ lb - ``
f. Method of heating? F Ices or Woodstoves Number of each '
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. A \ Aii scheck Energy Compliance form attached?
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h. Type of construction jihk, 9 , •
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1 Is construction within 10■ 1.. of we . nds? Yes ' No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
j. Depth of basement or cellar -.or below finished grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No .
1. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply
SECTION 7a.- .OWNER. AUTHORIZATION -TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR. APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
4 1, �'l.e vi - SV n , as Owner of the subject
property `r
hereby authorize% n — 0- iZo 5 b j•DI &,/MLA 64.-5
to act on my b- Pall matters rpiative to work authorized by this building permit application.
7/E' AfAInit
Si .Owner 1.1. Date
I, ►' - GsS , as Owner /Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains and nalties of perjury.
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Print Name
1 LS- ?Pi'i
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Signature of Ow, r /Aunt Date i
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Section 4. ZONING Alt Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
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Lot Size -
Frontage
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Setbacks Front ,
: ._.'
Side L:. R: -- L:_—__. R: ;-
Rear i I ,
—
Building Height
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Bldg. Square Footage
Open Space Footage
(Lot area minus bldg & paved
parking)
I 1 ,
# of Parking Spaces
Fill:
(volume & Location)
A. Has a Special PermitiVariance/Findin ever been issued for/on the site?
NO 0 DONT KNOW YES 0
IF YES, date issued::
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO 0 DON'T KNOW YES 0
IF YES: enter Book I Page: ! and/or Document #
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B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO kw DONT KNOW 0 YES 0
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained 0 Obtained
0 , Date Issued: '
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES Q NO C)
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property ? YES 0 NO 0
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, e avation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES 0 NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT, ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 - SITE INFORMATION
" This section to be completed by office
1.1 Property Address: ,
Map L ' � Unit
3 Gft2Fit� 11-,1
Zone Overlay District
�Lo (20:0C, 1 ,1A - 6 ;
Elm St • District' CB District "'
SECTION 2 - PROPERTY OWNERSHIP /AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
Si � P 3A ►1 6 5r . F4tL1 yCi:, Al 4- . 0164f°
"_ Name (Print) Current Mailing Address:
/mil _. � .... _.
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent: p P
Name (Print) Current Mailing Address:
qi 3"- 3 -71i- - 7q& 3
Signature s Telephone
SECTION 3 - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost (Dollars) to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building (a) `Building'Fermit Fee
2. Electrical (b) E stimated Total Cost o
Construction from (6) '`
3. Plumbing Build P Fee
4. Mechanical (HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) Check Number /ilia
This Section ��For Official Use Onl
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Building Permit Number_ -> Date
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Signature: -
Building Commissioner /Inspector of Buildings Date
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File # BP- 2013 -0106
APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON JDR BUILDERS
ADDRESS /PHONE P 0 BOX 4 NORTH HATFIELD (413) 665 -7587
PROPERTY LOCATION 39 GARFIELD AVE
MAP 17C PARCEL 076 001 ZONE URB(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out �! rte'
Fee Paid / ,[� .�
Typeof Construction: FINISH INTERIOR & CONVERT PORTION OF PORCH TO SUNROOM
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 074105
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FO ION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFO ATION PRESENTED:
pproved Additional permits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
�� on Delay
Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning & Development for more information.
39 GARFIELD AVE BP- 2013 -0106
GIS #: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 17C - 076 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit # BP- 2013 -0106
Project # JS- 2011- 000045
Est. Cost:
Fee: $55.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const. Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: JDR BUILDERS 074105
Lot Size(sq. ft.): 20995.92 Owner: SUPERBA STEVE
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant: JDR BUILDERS
AT: 39 GARFIELD AVE
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
P O BOX 4 (413) 665 -7587 WC
NORTH HATFIELDMA01066 ISSUED ON:7/30/2012 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: FINISH INTERIOR & CONVERT PORTION OF
PORCH TO SUNROOM
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House # Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace /Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Signature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 7/30/2012 0:00:00 $55.00
212 Main Street, Phone (413) 587 -1240, Fax: (413) 587 -1272
Louis Hasbrouck — Building Commissioner