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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous - 14 MAIN STREET 4/30/2018 (2) s J' stclIrLtb UPC 10330 4 �O_v N., o• 153 -'7c HASTINGS, M.N �Q� �v � �� ,, - - �y--� -- - TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Office of the Building Department pF NORTH Community Development and Services L . - 1600 Osgood Street, Bldg. 20,Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 �gAra SSACH►1`+�� May 30, 2013 Tripnorth Realty,LLC 16 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: 14 Main Street Dear Property Owner, An inspection conducted on May 29,2013 of 14 Main Street,North Andover,Massachusetts with Police Department, Lt. Charles Gray and Building Inspector, Gerald Brown revealed that a change of use has occurred where a dwelling unit now exists within a commercial building.Please see attached copy of Police Report outlining findings. This change of use is in violation of 780 CMR Section 105 Permits and Section 105.1 Required, as this change of use was done without proper permits.Please see attached copy of the International Building Code outlining the requirement for an application and permit for a change of use. A cease and desist order has been issued for the cessation of people residing at the above address. Sin erely yours, erald Bro n Inspector of Buildings CC: Andrew Maylor Curt Bellavance Chief Andrew Melnikas Chief Paul Gallagher Lt. Charles Gray C SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 104.11 Alternative materials,design and methods of con- provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this struction and equipment.The provisions of this code are not jurisdiction.Permits shall not be required for the following: intended to prevent the installation of any material or to pro- hibit any design or method of construction not specifically pre- Building: scribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as been approved. An alternative material, design or method of tool and storage sheds,playhouses and similar uses, construction shall be approved where the building official finds provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the feet(11 in'). intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, 2. Fences not over 6 feet(1829 mm)high. method or work offered is,for the purpose intended,at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, 3. Oil derricks. effectiveness,fire resistance,durability and safety. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet(1219 mm)in 104.11.1 Research reports.Supporting data,where neces- height measured from the bottom of the footing to sary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not the top of the wall,unless supporting a surcharge or specifically provided for in this code,shall consist of valid impounding Class I,II or IIIA liquids. research reports from approved sources. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the 104.11.2 Tests.Whenever there is insufficient evidence of capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 Q compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not that a material or method does not'conform to the require- exceed 2:1. ments of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for 6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches alternative materials or methods,the building official shall (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance basement or story below and are not part of an to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction.Test methods accessible route. shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test 7. Painting,papering,tiling,carpeting,cabinets,coun- standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test ter tops and similar finish work. methods,the building official shall approve the testing pro- cedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building offs- stage sets and scenery. cial for the period required for retention of public records. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches(610 mm) deep,do not exceed 5,000 gallons(18 925 Q and are SECTION 105 installed entirely above ground. PERMITS 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or (enlarge, 05.1 Required.,&p or authorized agent who intends agricultural purposes, not including service sys- construct,enlarge, alter,repair,move,demolish, or change terns. e occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory alter,repair,remove,convert or replace any electrical, to detached one-and two-family dwellings. s,mechanical or plumbing system,the installation of whichregulated by this code,or to cause any such work to be done, 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that all first make application to the buildin o tial and obtain do not project more than 54 inches(1372 mm)from -- g --- — the exterior wall and do not require additional sup- e rFe�uireermit.� �� port of Groups R-3 and U occupancies. 105.1.1 Annual permit.In lieu of an individual permit for 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures,cases,racks,coun- each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, ters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mechanical or plumbing installation,the building official is mm)in height. authorized to issue an annual permit upon application there- for to any person,firm or corporation regularly employing Electrical: one or more qualified tradepersons in the building,structure Repairs and maintenance:Minor repair work,includ- or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for ing the replacement of lamps or the connection of the permit. approved portable electrical equipment to approved per- 105.1.2 Annual permit records.The person to whom an manently installed receptacles. annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of alter- Radio and television:transmitting stations:The provi- ations made under such annual permit.The building official sions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment shall have access to such records at all times or such records used for radio and television transmissions,but do apply shall be filed with the building official as designated. to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit installations of towers and antennas. requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authori- Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be zation for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the required for the installation of any temporary system 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® 3 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Police Department 1475 Osgood Street North Andover,MA. 01845 Tel.978-683-3168 TO: Gerald brown, Inspector of Buildings FROM: Lieutenant Charles Gray RE: 14 Main Street Occupancy 451 Andover Street Occupancy suite G4 DATE: May 30, 2013 Pursuant to our conversation yesterday regarding the occupancy of the above mentioned addresses, I have the following information for you. On Tuesday, May 28, 2012, Detective Cronin, Daley and I conducted an operation at 451 Andover Street and 14 Main Street for Prostitution and an unlicensed massage practice. In securing the building,we observed that the offices appeared to be used as a residence for the employees. In both locations we observed sheets, pillows, and blankets in a basket underneath the massage tables. At 14 Main Street we also observed a crock pot simmering with rice cooking and other meats and vegetables on the counter. We also observed meat knives and utensils used for cooking in one area of the entryway. In close proximity to the bedding were toiletries such as soap,toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other items consistent with a home bathroom. At 451 Andover Street there was a room that had shelving with food, drinks and cooking appliances. In another area of 14 Main Street was a closet and two refrigerators with cooking supplies such as 4 dozen eggs,4 heads of cabbage, a freezer full of frozen meat, large bags of rice and a supply of food with Chinese writing and packaging. All of these indicators suggested that there were people sleeping inside the office area. Detective Cronin spoke to Michael Shieh, lease and operator of both businesses. Shieh admitted to Detective Cronin that the women were living at 14 Main Street and did not see a problem with it. Two women charged with sex for hire »Latest News »EagleTribune.com,North Andover, MA Page 3 of 3 comments powered by DisQus ht www.ea letribune.com latestnews x85 85913 Two-women-char e for-hire By Paul Tennant ptennant(Weagletribune.com (http://www.eagietribune.com) NORTH ANDOVER —Two woman were arrested and charged with offering sexual conduct for a fee yesterday afternoon. Jianfang Liu, 49, and Rongxiu Ye, 64, both of Flushing, N.Y., pleaded not guilty to giving massages without a license and the prostitution charges. The Essex District Attorney's Office asked for $5,000 cash bail, but Lawrence District Court Judge Lynn Rooney set their bail at $1,000 cash each. The judge ordered both defendants not to work in spas and to return to court June 24. Their arraignment was held up for quite some time because the court had to find an interpreter who speaks Mandarin Chinese, according to Carrie Kimball Monahan, spokeswoman for the Essex District Attorney's Office. Yet there was no language barrier during an undercover investigation by local police, in which the defendants allegedly offered their services. Liu was arrested at 451 Andover St. at 2:56 p.m. while Ye was arrested at 14 Main St. at 3:57 p.m., according to the police log. EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA 100 Turnpike St. North Andover, MA 01845 http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x857485913/Two-women-charged-with-sex-for-hire 5/30/2013 North Andover Board of Assessors Public Access Page 1 of 1 9' NCRTO, North Andover Board of Assessors °t<•••"„'+mac i { 'fir �'*,no�•�4�a Sroperty Record Card Click Seal To Return Parcel ID:210/028.0-0008-0000.0 FY:2013 Community :North Andover SKETCH PHOTO Click on Sketch to Enlarge Click on Photo to Enlarge Search for Parcels \ �- Search for Sales Summary Residence Detached Structure Condo 1016 MAIN STREET Commercial Location: 1016 MAIN STREET Owner Name: TRIPNORTH REALTY,LLC Owner Address: 16 MAIN STREET City: NORTH ANDOVER State: MA Zip: 01845 Neighborhood:35-5 Land Area: 0.58 acres Use Code: 340-GEN-OFFICE Total Finished Area: 7607 sqft ASSESSMENTS CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR Total Value: 768,000 753,400 Building Value: 597,400 587,000 Land Value: 170,600 166,400 Market Land Value: 170,600 Chapter Land Value: LATEST SALE Sale Price: 625,000 Sale 04/01/2003 Date: Arms Length Sale B-NO-INTRACORP Grantor: WOELFEL, Code: JEANNE TRUS Cert Doc: Book: 7654 Page: 7 http://csc-ma.us/PROPAPP/display.do?linkld=2251456&town=NandoverPubAcc 5/29/2013 Town of North AndoverfNORTH '�4 Oti�an ,• .0 OFFICE OF 3a ,• • OL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES ° :' p x - 146 Main Street North Andover Massachusetts 01845 .�9gow,T,o.:• ,`5 WILLL4M J. SCOTT 9SSACMuS�S( Director February 28, 1997 Daniel Woelfel, Project Manager Son/Sun Realty Trust & Jeanne Woelfel 7 Stony Brook Lane Salem, N. H., 03079 Dear Mr. Woelfel: It has come to my attention from a letter to you from the Building Commissioner that the Certificate of Occupancy issued to Son/Sun Trust & Jeanne Woelfel (Coastline Const.) for the premises at 14 Main Street, North Andover has expired and that Mr. Nicetta has given you until March 18, 1997 to resolve the issues with the plumbing code and your occupancy status. As Board of Health operation permits for any form of establishment are predicated on approved building occupancies granted to property owners by the Building Department, I must inform you and your tenant, Todd Hopkins, that his permit from the Board of Health to operate a massage therapy establishment at 14 Main Street will be revoked on March 19, 1997 unless you have resolved the occupancy permit situation with Mr. Nicetta. I must also point out to you that the Board of Health has to date not received plans from you relative to the massage establishment at this location. Kindly submit plans for this use as soon as possible and notify this department of the status of the occupancy permit. Sincerely, Sandra Starr, R.S. Health Administrator Cc: Todd Hopkins Wm. J. Scott, C.D. & S. R. Nicetta, Bldg. Comm. BOH File BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 R 02/14/97 07-43 AM NORTH ANDOVER PHYSICAL THERAPY MR. TODD HOPKINS, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT AND BRING YOU UP TO DATE ON A FEW ITEMS WHICH HAVE RECENTLY SURFACED REGARDING 14 MAIN ST. I WILL PREFACE THE FOLLOWING REMARKS WITH THE COMMENT THAT I TRULY HOPE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO OPERATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ONE HANDICAPPED BATHROOM. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME I MUST INFORM YOU OF SOME DECISIONS THAT THE OWNERS,TRUSTEES, AND LAWYERS FOR THE TRUST AND OWNERSHIP HAVE COMMUNICATED TO ME IN REGARDS TO NOT ONLY YOUR LEASED SPACE AT#14 BUT ALSO WITH THE SECTION OF UNIT#14 WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED AS MY OFFICE. I WAS ADVISED TO VACATE THAT OFFICE, WHICH INCLUDES THE "2ND" BATHROOM, AND I DID SO ON FEBRUARY IST,THE REASON BEING THAT THE TRUSTEES AND OWNERS BELIEVE THAT MY OFFICE SHOULD BE GENERATING MONEY WITH A LEASED TENANT. I EXPLAINED TO ALL PARTIES THE PREDICAMENT THAT N.A.P.T. WAS HAVING WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OVER THE BATHROOM ISSUE SINCE I HAVE KEPT ALL PARTIES(LAWYERS,OWNERS,TRUSTEES)APPRISED OF YOUR SITUATION SINCE EARLY OCTOBER,THEY WERE QUITE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT YOUR SITUATION. WE ARE ALL CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE TOWN, HOWEVER, SINCE THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN EVIDENT FOR SOME 4 1/2 MONTHS WE ALL BELIEVE WE HAVE GIVEN MORE THAN AMPLE TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED,YET IT ISN'T! IN LIGHT OF THIS SITUATION ALL PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED PARTIES HAVE INSTRUCTED ME TO MOVE FORWARD AND EXECUTE MY FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE OWNERS AND LEASE THE 200 PLUS SQ. FT. WHICH WAS MY OLD OFFICE WITH BATHROOM LOCATED AT 14 MAIN ST. I HAVE DONE JUST THAT AND I HAVE A FEW INTERESTED PARTIES FOR THIS SPACE. IN ALL FAIRNESS AND ON YOUR BEHALF I HAD ASKED ALL PARTIES TO DELAY LEASING THIS OFFICE SPACE UNTIL MARCH IST 1997, WHICH THEY HAVE AGREED TO. I ASKED FOR THIS DELAY TO GIVE YOU ALMOST TWO WEEKS TO RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER TODD, ALL PARTIES HAVE DECIDED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING OFFER,GOOD ONTIL FEB. 28th 1997,THAT YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEASE THIS SPACE BEGINNING MARCH 1st FOR AN ADDITIONAL$120 PER MONTH AND THAT YOU ALSO TAKE OVER PAYMENT OF ELECTRIC AND GAS BILLS AS OF THIS DATE.LET IT BE PERFECTLY CLEAR THAT THIS OFFER AND THE AVAILABLE SPACE WITH BATHROOM WILL NO LONGER BE AN OPTION FOR YOU AS OF 12:0 lam MARCH 1 ST!!! I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE POSITION THIS WILL PUT YOU IN BUT I HAVE BEEN LEFT WITH NO OTHER OPTIONS. ALL PARTIES FEEL THAT THEY HAVE BEEN MORE THAN PATIENT WITH YOUR PROBLEM BUT IT'S NOW TIME TO MOVE FORWARD AND BEGIN EARNING INCOME ON THIS AVAILABLE SPACE. AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED WE ALL HOPE THAT YOU CAN CONTINUE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ONE EXISTING BATHROOM,HOWEVER, IF YOU SO DECIDE NOT TO ACCEPT OUR OFFER BY THE FEB. 28 DEADLINE, AND THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER DECIDES SOME TIME AFTER THIS DATE THAT YOU DO INDEED NEED TWO BATHROOMS TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS,THEY WILL ESSENTIALLY PUT YOU OUT OF BUSINESS BECAUSE THE POSSIBILITY OF TWO BATHROOMS FOR YOUR LEASED SPACE WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE! MR. HOPKINS, IF THE LATTER SCENARIO OCCURS,THE OWNERS,TRUSTEES, AND LAWYERS HAVE INFORMED ME THAT ALL TERMS OF YOUR LEASE WILL BE ENFORCED TO THE FULLEST SINCE THEY HAD OFFERED YOU ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS REVISIONS TO YOUR LEASE WHICH WOULD HAVE ASSURED YOU P l OF TWO BATHROOMS WHICH WOULD HAVE SECURED YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE AT 14 MAIN ST. THERE ARE TWO OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU. I HAVE INSTALLED AN EXPENSIVE TD,4ED THERMOSTAT IN YOUR UNIT IN THE HOPES OF MINIMIZING HEATING COSTS. I PROGRAMMED THIS UNIT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE IN THE HOPE THAT I HAVE PROVIDED A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT DURING ALL OF YOUR POSSIBLE WORKING HOURS. IT WOULD CERTAINLY HELP IF YOU WOULD CALL ME AT(508)725-0016. AND PROVIDE ME WITH YOUR OPERATING HOURS SO THAT YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF PROPER HEAT AT THE PROPER TIMES. PLEASE,THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE PROGRAMMED BY ANYONE BUT DANIEL WOELFEL OR JAMES MCDONALD. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HEAT FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT THE NUMBER ABOVE AND IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL ME ON MY BEEPER IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE TURN OUTDOOR LIGHTS OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE AT NIGHT, WE HAVE PROVIDED EXCELLENT LIGHTING TO THE OUTSIDE OF OUR BUILDINGS AND WE DON'T NEED MORE LIGHTING LEFT ON. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I AM IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A P.O.BOX IN NORTH ANDOVER, ALL RENT PAYMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BOX ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH. PLEASE MAKE OUT CHECKS TO"MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT". I WILL BE FORWARDING THE FULL MAILING ADDRESS SOME TIME NEXT WEEK. ONCE AGAIN WE HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT WELL FOR YOU TODD, I FELT IT WAS NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY STATE OUR POSITION AND ALLOW YOU AMPLE TIME TO REACT TO YOUR SITUATION. ?HAND-rOU PROPERTY MANAGER/ �� OWNER/IRUSIEE:�' LC C '1 /L / Z DANIEL R WOELFEL JEANNEIvV.WOELFEL PROJECT MANAGER: e -3 d JAMES McDONALD COPY: DANIEL R.WOELFEL JEANNE W.WOELFEL SON/SUN TRUST ATTY.JOHN TIERNEY WILLIAM McINTOSH(TRUSTEE) ATTY.JOHN R.WOELFEL SUNIL MUKERJEE(OWNER) SONALI MUKERJEE(OWNER) r J �ORT11 ti • - NOR'T'H ANDOVER BUILDING DEPARTMENT Y� bwwni 400 Osgood Street ,sSACWII � Tel: 978-688-9545 Fax: 978-688-9542 BUSINESS FORM FOR TOWN CLERK DATE: ADDRESS: ZONING DISTRICT: TYPE OF BUSINESS: BUILDING LAYOUT PROVIDED: YES NO AVAILABLE PARKING SPACES: U' L4—(- ZONING 4—ZONING BY LAW USAGE: YES NO r BUILDING INSItCTOR SIGNATURE Reveal 11.5.04 BUSMS FORM FOR TOWN CLERK Michael McGuire Town of North Andover Community Development& Services 400 Osgood Street North Andover,Ma 01845 Subject: New Business July 29th, 2005 Dear Mr.McGuire: "Pedestal Total Home Maintenance" is a new business opening at 15 Main Street,North Andover. The major product of the business is sales of replacement windows and carpeting. The business will be operated by my wife and I. At start up we will be using installers from Romar Industries in Woburn, Massachusetts. We do anticipate hiring full time installers in the future. I respectfully request any advice you may have to offer, on both the smooth operation of a start up business and with any permits required by the Town of North Andover. Thank You QJ ,�- Gerry Maguire 1. Owner/Operator Pedestal Total Home Maintenance 15 Main Street North Andover, Ma 01845 coffee area locked restroom located dawn stairs shelving office area v rear or 0 I� window display area Lcarpet counter stairs carpet display area entrance door Pedestal Total Home Maintenzre 15 Main Street N.Andover