11 FRANCIS ROAD - BUILDING INSPECTION Pic
�u CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS
A PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT -
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SALEM, MAO 1970
"tl TEL. (978) 745-9595 EXT. 380
FAX (978) 740-9846
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR.
MAYOR
July 22, 2003
Michael Connors
11 Francis Road
Salem, Ma. 01970
RE: 11 Francis Road
Dear Mr. Connors:
I have received complaints from several of the residents of your neighborhood. The
complaints are about the large piles of dirt you have stored in the driveway and the
operation of excavating equipment after 5:00 p.m. City of Salem Noise Ordinance 22-2
(5) prohibits construction before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday with
no construction on Sundays.
Furthermore, the piles of dirt create an unsightly condition; per Salem Ordinance 12-56.
This Department has no record of any permits for a pool or other structure. Therefore,
you are directed to contact this office within 10 days upon receipt of this letter to discuss
this matter.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
I J Th �St�Pierr�e�� C
Acting Building Commissioner
cc: Mayors Office
Councillor Joan Lovely
July 21, 2003
Mr. Tom St.Pierre
City of Salem
Building Inspector
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. St. Pierre:
I am writing regarding the property at 11 Francis Road in Salem. The owner of this home
is converting his basement into additional bedrooms to rent out for income. In addition to
construction inside the home, from July 4th through Sunday night July 14, he was
running heavy equipment in his side and back yards until after 9:30 p.m., digging up the
entire yard, and moving stone and dirt that was dumped there by al6-wheel truck from
the Big Dig where he works.
I am writing you to ask that you do a drive by to check this project, since no building
permit appears on the property, and I am positive one has not been pulled. Being a
homeowner and Salem resident, l am aware that a permit is necessary for even the
smallest project. The work being done at this address until late at night has been a
tremendous upset to the neighborhood that is comprised of many elderly people.
This homeowner needs to be reminded of the restrictions for running heavy equipment
late at night, and the need for a building permit when changes are being made to a home,
especially when it is to add additional rooms to a small ranch with the intention of
renting. At this time, the equipment (also from the Big Dig) has been removed,but will
return soon to move the large amount of stone and dirt that is still in the driveway.
I feel it necessary to leave my name off this letter, since he has an uncontainable temper.
Thank you.
cc: 'Joan Lovely, Councilor