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15 Phillips Street
Salem, MA 01970
August 28, 1991
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The occupants of the residence at 13 Phillips Street
have built a structure against their home at least twenty
feet high. This structure is an invasion of our privacy,
for when they are on the top level they are able to see
over our six-foot fence.
Upon placing a call to your office, we were told no
permit was pulled for this structure. We would appreciate
it if you would look into this matter to see if this is
even legal.
Very truly yours,
Michael T. Provost
Melanie J. Provost
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Salem , Nass. 01970
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Dear Sir ,
Please be advised that we , Robert and Beth Cappuccio , the owners
of 13 Phillips St . , are filing a formal complaint with you regarding a
retaini,.ngwaalll that has been build between the properties of 13 Phillips
St , and 15 Phillipe-St.._The wall to the best of our knowledge was built
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between July 22 and August 22, 1989. We passed papers on 13 Phillips on
August22 , 1989. The wall exceeds the city ' s limit of two feet . According
to your office no permit was issued to Yelody and Michael Provost , the
owners of 15 Phillips St .� to exceed the city limit . The retaining wall
is approximately six feet .
We also want to inform you that there is a boundary dispute over
the location of the wall. While we understand that the boundary dispute
is a civil matter , please be advised that when you do the inspection that
if the property owners at 15 Phillips St . had put the retaining wall on
their property line there would not have been any reason to exceed the
city ' s limit for the height of the wall. Please also not that the property
owners at 15 Phillips also plan to put up a fence and install a swimming
pool. Thank-you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert and Beth Cappuccio
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745-9595 ext. 380
William H. Munroe
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
March 29, 1990
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Provost
15 Philips Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: IS Philips St . - Retaining Wall
Dear Mr. & Mrs . Provost ,
Acting on complaint to this office, I inspected the above referenced
property for possible Building Code Violations. I found you to be in violation
of the Mass State Building Code, Section 113. (permits) no permit has been
obtained for the retaining wall and Section 870 (retaining walls) erected accord-
ing to this section.
Violation penalties; anyone who shall violate a provision of this code
shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($ 1 ,000.00)
or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for each violation.
Each day during which any portion of a violation continues shall constitute a
separate offense.
To correct these violations you may apply to this office for the proper
permits, or remove the retaining wall.
'r You must also obtain a drainage alteration permit from the City of Salem
Engineer. Please contact this office within seven (7) days from receipt of
this notice.
Respectfully,
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James D. Santo
Assistant Building Inspector
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C.C . City solicitor
Ward Councillor