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MIRIAM RESIDENCE PROPERTY OF THAYER
STREET INC
35 AND 51 HIGHLAND AVENUE FIRST AND5ECOND FLOORS SCALE: 1/5'- 1' AND MAY NOT BASSOCIATES,E U5EV IN
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 DATE: 1/6/05 ANY WAY WITHOUT WRITTEN
0 i I i PERMISSION
35 - 37 HIGHLAND AVE EP-2005-0588
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Map: 25C
Block: 190 ELECTRICAL PERMIT
Lot: 001
Permit: Electrical
Category: SERVICE UPGRADE AND REWIRE BOTH UNITS OF DUPLEX
Permit# Electrical
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Project# JS-2005-0945
Est. Cost: Contractor: License:
Fee: $210.00 Susan D. Brown Journey an E37588
Owner: HS IN J NN IRIAN
Ap licant: Sus n D. Br wn
A . 35 - 37 GHLAN AV
Applicant dress one Insurance
PO Box 022 13) 5 2 ab' ty, M 09268
NORT AMPTON MA 0106 -0022 ISSUED :2/7/2005 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FO LOWIN WO
SE VICE UPGRADE AND REWIRE OTH TS OF DUPLEX
Call In te: Date Re sted Ins tion a/Si n0 ems ect?:
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Special Instructions:
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Signature-
Fee Type:: Amount: DatePaid
Electrical $210.00 2/7/2005 0:00:00 529
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1244,Fax(413)587-1272-Inspector of Wires -George Fournier
April 26, 2006
To whom it may concern, -- - —
This letter is to document that the renovations to 35-37 Highland Avenue have cost just
over $61 ,000 in contractor fees. I have performed the general labor
with the purchase of approximately $6000 in supplies.
I believe that past permits have accounted for a total of $26,000 and payment has
been made for $24,000.
Upon delivery of this letter I will pay $215 for the additional $43,000 and trust that
someone will contact me if that is not correct.
Many thanks,
Jenny Miriam 1--( (Y\
582-7022
P.O. Box 833, Northampton
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ELIZABETH B.P.LUND
Notary Public
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
My Commission Expires
February 8,2013
THAYER STREET ASSOCIATES , INC .
General Contractors -w ResidentiallCommerciallInstitutional
THAYER STREET ASSOCIATES,INC
8 COATES AVENUE
SOUTH DEERFIELD,MA. 01373
TSA Phone: 413-665-4018 2/21/06
TSA fax: 413-665-1142
EMail: y_ern.(u_thavel-strectzissoci,ates._.cojii
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MEMO
TO: Northampton Building Inspection Department
ATTENTION: Louis
Job Reference: Jenny Miriam - 35 & 37 Highland Avenue
Comments: Dear Louis,
Hello- Here is our proposal for the tenant fire separation as requilred by Mass State
Building Code at 35 and 37 Highland Avenue.
This proposal is a response to our meeting on 12/27/05 in which you stated that there
was inadequate fire separation between the two rental units. Of particular concern
were the basement and attic spaces which are currently open to both apartments.
We propose the following work to remedy these concerns:
1. In the basement we will build a 2 X 4 wall with 5/8" firecode drywall on both sides
with a fire door to provide utility access for both units. This wall will be tight to the
existing center beam and will have the appropriate fire caulking at all penetrations.
2. In the attic we will secure all existing 1" floor boards and provide a laver of 3/4"
CDX plywood to be installed on top of this with tight joints throughout. All beams
and other structural members will be completely sealed with fire caulking
3. The two story party wall will have 5/8" firecode drywall en both sides and all
penetrations will be firestopped-attention paid to areas between the joists.
4. The basement doors into the units will be backed with 518" firecode drywall to
provide the necessary 20 minute rating.
5. Firestopping at "balloon framing" areas as you identified.
6. The existing attic access to#35 will be closed off.
Thanks- ease call if you have any qu tions or comments! b � LIP cy�
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Vern Harrington,Pres.
Thayer Street Associates,Inc.
cc. Jenny Miriam
8 Coates Ave.,South Deerfield,MA 01373 `y' (413)665-4018 w fax(413)665-1142 & thayerstreetassociates.com
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS /
INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton,MA 01060
40'
HOME OWNER EXEMPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The State of Massachusetts allows the homeowner the right under 780CMR 108.3.4 to
act as construction sups: z sor. The state defines "Homeowner" as, "Person(s)
who owns a parcel on which he/she resides or intends to be, a one or f►vo farm y _-
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 oTNorthampton 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/footings (before baclifill),
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
arm understand the above.
(Home owner esident's signature requesting exemption)
I will call to schedule all required building inspections necessary for the building permit
issued to me -
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Date 1
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212 Main Street - Municipal Building
Northampton, Mass. 01060
WC)RICER'S CON'TENSATION 13-'SURANCE Al'1'U�AV11"
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do hereby certi --, under the pains and penalties of pcT ry, hit
( ) I = an employer providing the followin-,�worker's coinocis-nDon covera�c for Iny
elnplovecs worlong on Lies job:
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aunt a sole proprrcior, general t:ontraccor or homeowner (c cie one) and lave hired
the coouactors Est°,i below wbo iaave List follo%viog worker's conpen_ta�on pckies:
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(Nzme of Councior) (Inssranc C0MDaz-vJPouc- Nlslc_r) (Li-pimtion Datc) -
(Name of Conmcld ) (Irsvrancz- Compan)-IPoUq- Nambu) (Expimtios Daic)
(Name of Contractor) (Insuran= Comra.uylPoUcy Numbcr) (Expiration Date).
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O I am_a sole proprietor and have no one worming for me.
I am.-a home owner performing all the work myself.
NOTE:plci be aa-am rfi.•-tzjj)c hem vcrs ui»flay p.=-4=to aJ rcpair work oa a d••TIL^Z of
nog mote t�s tamer tea is u+yeh tbx bomoowDCr rcAdo or oa tbt p7iId,17y1 ra-=tbeen I ux C.---.11y oe-d-ni to be
eixploy—uD! the..v kd:ca=p=:.-.-ca Aa(GL11 S2=I(5)�:.wtimaaa by n bomcoa-o=fc c lior--or permit r=y n-rd'uoc LL---
Ic�ct=u or an c=Ployx under dao Wort tea'.cocap c.4oa AeL
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1—d--d tha a Dopy or tbi+caicaaxt may be jr— d.d to the Dcpar[mrui oft ^c!A.c&-Ofy OIL-or Lrra+r+aa+far the
coven.-vc.Lemon and OL-i L-iltaz to scatrc kvucttte�c undc==Soo 25 A of 1.1QL 157 tan Lei to the i=P=i6ca of aimiazl Pwallics
—i;:a of a tint or up to S 1300-oo-Nd orup to Doc y-.r Lod evil pm.ilio io tic form of.Stop Work Orde and a
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SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES {
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder
License Number
Address Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
Not Applicable ❑
9°�e is�ereome�m vement`�ontractis � >. �"` �
Company Name Registration Num er "--- --
Address Expiration Date
Telephone
SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G:L.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...... ❑
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 Massachusctts 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 ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) Roofing ❑
Or Doors F-1
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks [M Siding[0] Other[EA
Brief Description of Proposed 7
Work: ,CIZ t Z �?ti aL'2 ul �c J S C� J?E�L./� 4'ls�,t ��✓
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes ✓� No Adding new bedroom Yes No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No M-
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
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sa-�fNevse- rouse�nc+or dci iorx c x>fst�i}cx o smg:= ott prefe#h o taurr�nu: A)
a. Use of building:One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
1 c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
f. Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
i. Is construction within 100 ft.of wetlands? Yes No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No.
I. 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
I as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby declare that t e statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Print Name
Signature f Owner/Agent Date
Section 4. ZONING All Informati6h 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
Lot Size
t" Frontage — I
Setbacks Front
Side L R:I L: R:=
Rear
i F
Building Height
Bldg.Square Footage % �--
Open Space Footage % ---:
(Lot area minus bldg&paved r ( I
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parking)
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#of Parking Spaces
Fill: Y i
(volume,&Location
A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO 0 DON'T KNOW YES 0
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO 0 DONT KNOW YES
IF YES: enter Book a Page: and/or Document#
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained ® Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location: j
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES 0 NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,grading,excavation,or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over 1 acre? YES r NO
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
Department use only x
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uilding Department
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Room 100
Northampton; MA 01060
hone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 1?
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APP CATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER,REPAIR,RENOVATE;01� 15OM6�
IS
H A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1`-SITE INFORMATION
is section to be completed by office'
1.1 Property Address:
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Zone,� Overlay"Distnct
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SECTION 2i-PROPERTY OWNERSHIPIAUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
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Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:.
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Aut orized Aoent:
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item - Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by ermit applicant
1. Building (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b)Estimated Total Cost of
Construction"from 6"
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) 2v. ` Check-Number
This Section ForOfficiaf Use Only
-Date
Building Permit Number. issued;
Signature: •
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Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
File#BP-2005-0784
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON HEIN JENNY MIRIAN
ADDRESS/PHONE 35 CLARK ST FLORENCE (413)582-7022 O
PROPERTY AV WAND
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Buildinp,Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: RENOVATE KITCHENS&ADD 1/2 BATHS&RENOVATE EXISTING BATH
REPAIR REPLACE WALLS BY PREVIOUS OWNER OR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS 1/18/06
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing_
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INF¢RMATION PRESENTED:
Approved 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
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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.