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29-340 (10) Christopher and Susan Wilson 204 Acrebrook Drive Florence, MA 01062 Map 29, plot 340 May 8, 2006 Dear Christopher and Susan, I am following up on a complaint we received last September about unregistered vehicles on your property. I visited your property on Friday, May 5, 2006. There is still an unregistered vehicle in your side yard, visible from the street. It was there last fall, and has not been moved. The City of Northampton Zoning Ordinances limit the number of unregistered vehicles allowed on residential property, define the difference between unregistered and junk vehicles and describe the requirements for storing unregistered vehicles that are permitted. Only two unregistered vehicles, and no junk vehicles, are allowed per parcel of land in the city, and the allowed vehicles "shall be screened from the view of the public and from abutting public ways and from abutting properties by being enclosed within a structure or sight impervious fencing or screening". It would appear that you are in violation of these zoning ordinances. I have included relevant excerpts from the zoning ordinances for reference. Please make arrangements to have the vehicle in question screened or removed in the immediate future, and contact me to discuss your plans. Unless you contact this office by 4:30 pm on Monday, May 15, 2006, 1 will issue a Notice of Violation of City Ordinances. Penalties for violations of city ordinances may, upon conviction, be affixed in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. Each day, or portion of a day, that any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense. You may contact me at the building department. Our telephone number is 587- 1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: Iasbrouck(aDcity.northampton.ma.us Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Christopher and Susan Wilson 204 Acrebrook Drive Florence, MA 01062 Map 29, plot 340 September 26, 2005 Dear Christopher and Susan, We received a complaint about the presence of unregistered vehicles or junk vehicles on your property at 204 Acrebrook Drive. Upon investigation, we find that there are a number of unregistered or junk vehicles visible from the street. The City of Northampton Zoning Ordinances limit the number of unregistered vehicles allowed on residential property, define the difference between unregistered and junk vehicles and describe the requirements for storing unregistered vehicles that are permitted. Only two unregistered vehicles, and no junk vehicles, are allowed per parcel of land in the city without a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. It would appear that you are in violation of these zoning ordinances. I have included relevant excerpts from the zoning ordinances for reference. Please make arrangements to have these vehicles removed in the immediate future, and contact me to discuss your plans. I will visit your property on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 and if the cars have not been removed, we will issue a citation. You may contact me at the building department. Our telephone number is 587- 1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: Iasbrouck @city.northam pton.ma.us Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Excerpts from ZONING ORDINANCE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS Chapter 350, Sections pertaining to unregistered and junk motor vehicles Chapter 350 Section 2.0: DEFINITIONS JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle not capable of being used as such in its existing condition by reason of being damaged or dismantled or failing to contain parts necessary for operation and otherwise qualifying as junk. MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle self propelled by a battery powered, electric or internal combustion engine, which are permitted and requires a valid registration legally issued by a governmental authority in order to be operated on a public way. A motor vehicle shall include, but not be limited to automobiles, trucks, buses, motor-homes, motorized campers, motorcycles, motor scooters, tractors. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESSORIES: Any part or parts of any motor vehicle. UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle required to be registered by law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for operation on public ways, not so registered. Chapter 350 Section 8.8 Parking and Loading Space Standards. All parking and loading areas shall comply with the following: J. Except on a farm, not more than one commercial vehicle, and said vehicle shall not exceed a weight of 10,000 pounds gross weight shall be garaged or in any way stored on any lot in any Residential (R) District. L. No more than two (2) unregistered motor vehicles (any vehicle that does not have a valid Registration legally issued by a governmental authority), and no motor vehicle accessories which are not parts of said two vehicles, may be parked, stored or otherwise placed on a parcel of land in the City of Northampton without a Special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This section shall not apply to the parking, storage or otherwise placing of unregistered motor vehicles and/or motor vehicle accessories where such parking, storage or placement is in connection with a legally established business selling new and/or used automobiles and trucks, or automotive repair or automobile service stations. This section shall also not apply to trucks and tractors which are in use for bona-fide agricultural purposes. M. All permitted unregistered motor vehicles and/or motor vehicle accessories shall be screened from the view of the public and from abutting public ways and from abutting properties by being enclosed within a structure or sight impervious fencing or screening. • R � ZONING ORDINANCE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS Sections pertaining to unregistered and junk motor vehicles Section 2.0: DEFINITIONS JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle not capable of being used as such in its existing condition by reason of being damaged or dismantled or failing to contain parts necessary for operation and otherwise qualifying as junk. MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle self propelled by a battery powered, electric or internal combustion engine, which are permitted and requires a valid registration legally issued by a governmental authority in order to be operated on a public way. A motor vehicle shall include, but not be limited to automobiles, trucks, buses, motor-homes, motorized campers, motorcycles, motor scooters, tractors. (Adopted 7/19/90) MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESSORIES: Any part or parts of any motor vehicle. (Adopted 7/19/90) UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle required to be registered by law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for operation on public ways, not so registered. Section 8.9 Parking and Loading Space Standards. All parking and loading areas shall comply with the following: 10. Except on a farm, not more than one commercial vehicle, and said vehicle shall not exceed a weight of 10,000 pounds gross weight shall be garaged or in any way stored on any lot in any Residential (R) District. 12. No more than two (2) unregistered motor vehicles (any vehicle that does not have a valid Registration legally issued by a governmental authority), and no motor vehicle accessories which are not parts of said two vehicles, may be parked, stored or otherwise placed on a parcel of land in the City of Northampton without a Special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This section shall not apply to the parking, storage or otherwise placing of unregistered motor vehicles and/or motor vehicle accessories where such parking, storage or placement is in connection with a legally established business selling new and/or used automobiles and trucks, or automotive repair or automobile service stations. This section shall also not apply to trucks and tractors which are in use for bona-fide agricultural purposes. 13. All permitted unregistered motor vehicles and/or motor vehicle accessories shall be screened from the view of the public and from abutting public ways and from abutting properties by being enclosed within a structure or sight impervious fencing or screening. Z,j'ujA�5 p1zA v a ry b-�c- Zo06 Cfit4 of Xort4amptun �1Rttgsttrlfusrtfs �`� �- �4 b DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS x t 212 Main Street • Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 1\X111:(I I'01I Dear Property Owner or Tenant, I've left this letter because there is at least one unregistered vehicle on your property that is visible from the street. The City of Northampton has zoning ordinances regulating unregistered and "junk" vehicles in residential areas. It seems that you are not complying with these regulations. The zoning ordinances allow no more than two unregistered vehicles on a residential property, and do not allow "junk" vehicles or parts. The same ordinances require that any unregistered vehicles that are allowed must be screened from view. The current City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1975. The sections regulating unregistered vehicles were amended in October 2004. These regulations are intended to preserve the residential character of city neighborhoods, to eliminate the risks to children posed by these attractive nuisances and to prevent the environmental contamination that results from leaks and corrosion. Cars contain significant amounts of toxic materials, including sulfuric acid (corrosive and a poison), brake fluid (poison), antifreeze (a sweet-tasting poison that looks like a sports drink), gasoline, oils, asbestos and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium, copper and mercury. The normal processes of freezing, thawing and rusting will inevitably result in these substances leaking onto the ground and entering the water supply. An attractive nuisance is any hazardous object or condition that is likely to attract children, who are unable to appreciate the risks posed by the object or condition. This definition has been applied to abandoned cars, large appliances and unguarded swimming pools. Children often incorporate these cars in their play, and have been injured and even died of suffocation while playing in them. An abandoned car can pose as much risk as an unsecured refrigerator or freezer with the door still attached. It is easy to get rid of an unwanted or abandoned vehicle. Several of our local towing companies have volunteered to remove unwanted cars and trucks at no cost, even if the title is not available. Contact Florence Towing, 1812 Auto Body, Ernie's Towing, Cahillane Auto Body or the building department for more information. Improper storage of an unregistered or junk motor vehicle on your property is a violation of the zoning ordinance that can result in fines up to $300.00 per day. I will check back in a few weeks and if the vehicles are still present, I will proceed to the next step in the enforcement process. The next step is a formal "Notice of Violation"; the final step before a fine. Please call me if you have any questions or if you need help disposing of the vehicle. You may contact me at the building department. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement City of Northampton Building Department 'n 0. ' ? AL sue ? CU i CZ) ( p� 1 ' °h- ��c C..7 Cv ty% N _ Ln ra A 0 m m p m N m Ln v .r. �. o C_ a) C3 = C3 0... U) CIL _ O r Er LLJ a rq CJ7 0 C3 O�f� ° �o LQ z .2- M N U O z ti z ° o x cn W w Q e e + C-:29-3V0 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK NOTICE OF PAYMENT OF NON-CRIMINAL VIOLATION T^v: CLERK/MAGISTRATE NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT 15 GOTHIC STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Payment for the following non-criminal violations has been made to this office as follows: TICKET # ISSUED TO DATE OF ISSUE FINE 03361 Susan Wilson April 4, 2003 $100.00 204 Acrebrook Drive (Unregistered Vehicles Florence, MA Violation Sec.8.9 & 12&13) Please enter these violations as "PAID" in your records. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. ' + o Christine Skorupski City Clerk Date : April 30, 2003 4gfiAMp�, Crif� of Xart 4aaitptou z Z $ � �IGlassacJtuscffs �^ 'n*' �., DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS ` 212 Main Street • Municipal Building INSPECTOR Northampton, MA 01060 March 29, 2005 Mr. Khuram Shahzad 204 Acrebrook Drive Florence, MA 01062 RE: Removal of unregistered automobile Dear Mr. Shahzad, Our office has issued violations for unregistered automobiles at 204 Acrebrook Drive. The automobile still has not be moved. The automobile a 1969 Red Transam must be removed immediately. Failure to do so will result in continuing fines of$100 per day for each day violation continues. Sincerely, r Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton s (0 �® Oostaf Service CERTIFIED-MAIL RECEIPT • " Provided) QXlll1 >Olt Z F u Ilassachttsrtts _ ru M OF BUILDITIG INSPECTIONS Postage $ M ( r sr .0 eet • Municipal Building M e ,�✓ �� S`e.. M Certified Fee % unpton, MA 01060 P-d stmar Z-! Return Receipt Fee 7S �,fr H (Endorsement Required) 1� ': Mw � M_ Restricted Delivery Fee 0 (Endorsement Required) 0 Total Postage&Fees r Y a- Sent To ra Susan Wilson ----------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- ---- Street,Apt.No.; 204 Acrebrook Dr or PO Box No. ----- o ---------------------------z +a lorence, MA 01062 r` In response to a complaint received on July 15,2002 I did a site visit. There are unregistered vehicles with smashed windows and car parts visible to the public. I have enclosed a copy of the Northampton Zoning Regulations section 8.9 paragraphs 12 and 13 pertaining to unregistered vehicles and parts. As this is the third time I have informed you of this situation it needs to be corrected within ten(10)days or face possible fines of$100 per day. Sincerely, Stanley Szewczy Building Inspector Ss/11 ��oo� I��ovos13�3�1� Is a f v e ltd-- OY in of F k LJ v= t m \ F -,j O y ru 14i4i4i4i[ Ln { C:3 CD Q � V U C3 LL. € 00 � Q � CD,2 LLJ z °o Z N C+ N W Q ¢ ¢ } Z U N 9 a ,. 0000 °' } C CV o CV E � ID � � �artl�aln�r#att 4 Z U h vi R35RCh1ISttt'J C C N 7 0 N � a CL 0 6 w jr ci ' BUILDING INSPECTIONS m > 000 w ;t • Municipal Building c �` i apron, MA 01060 C a a o m m _� �' =' a� a fu N O7 W U N N f9 O cn _y > Urns w M a Q ^ rl 0 u v vi M M C: M CL �a Ln ; � a I T E ° m . oE o° > aD ch 28 and April 5 regarding a complaint of unregistered Qo gistrations and parts stored in the driveway. This is an a �.; U Y E v^ finance and must be addressed within ten(10)days or you a » am m o S4 1H CU_ m m m N_m w a s o 0 p dinance and a number to call for recycling. a= 0 0 P- E E c o M m ca m -I Q 9. - � = UOO m= o3 (D a U T- co EE.� T �c ¢ai a�� , ctm O z ch U ' , r p o ¢ r o ¢ U- N co Stanley Szewczyx a Buildi--T *a rm. _ 1Fm °t0 cl;z O 0 :O � v m� mm m G v �m LL LL6 a�iv °� � 1:ZZ :iV �� O, m- :aQ U cE mm d F :d0 :Y gad im ;ia mo 'N-0 f N °NC 1V 2a me 2p0E EEE l TU74 zrf Xart4amptan . ,�ltttssttrlfusrtfs ��_ .. �� DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building ' Northampton, MA 01060 1\S1'hC11110R Christopher and Susan Wilson 204 Acrebrook Drive Florence, MA 01062 May 29, 2007 Map 29, plot 340 Dear Christopher and Susan, I am following up on a complaint we received about unregistered vehicles on your property. visited your property on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. There is an unregistered motorcycle with no front wheel in your side yard, visible from the street. There is also a pickup truck in the front yard, along with the sedan that has been there for several years. Additionally, there is at least one vehicle behind the fence. The City of Northampton Zoning Ordinances (§350-8.8 (L&M) limit the number of unregistered vehicles allowed on residential property, define the difference between unregistered and junk vehicles and describe the requirements for storing unregistered vehicles that are permitted. Only two unregistered vehicles, and no junk vehicles, are allowed per parcel of land in the city, and the allowed vehicles "shall be screened from the view of the public and from abutting public ways and from abutting properties by being enclosed within a structure or sight impervious fencing or screening". It would appear that you are in violation of these zoning ordinances again. Please make arrangements to have vehicles removed within one week, and insure that the two permitted vehicles are screened from view. Please contact me to discuss your plans. If you are not in compliance with this zoning ordinance by Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 1 will issue a Notice of Violation of City Ordinances. Penalties for violations of city ordinances may, upon conviction, be affixed in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00)for each offense. Each day or portion of a day that any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense. A number of towing companies have agreed to remove unregistered vehicles without charge. I can provide telephone numbers if you need them. You may contact me at the building department. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: Iasbrouck(cD-city.northampton.ma.us Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement City of Northampton dopm a9 �� Grif# of Xorthamptor Z = �'18SSAC1tliStttS J" - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS .SPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building s- Northampton, MA 01060 April 5,2002 ivls. Susan Wilson 204 Acrebrook Dr Florence,MA 01062 Dear Ms. Wilson: I made a site visit at 204 Acrebrook Dr. on March 28 and April 5`h regarding a complaint of unregistered vehicles. There are(3)vehicles with expired registrations and parts stored in the driveway. This is an infraction of the local Northampton Zoning Ordinance and must be addressed within ten(10)days or you will be fined up to$100.00 per day. Enclosed you will find a copy of the zoning ordinance and a number to call for recycling. If you have any questions please call 587-1239. Sincerely, Stanley Szewczyk Building Inspector SS/11 Enclosure