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Town of Montville
310 Norwich-New London Tpke.
{ Uncasville, Ct. 06382
Building Department
860-848-3030-Ext.382
3/20/03
Artemis G. Mandes
11 Devonshire Dr.
Waterford, Ct. 06385
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Re: Notice of Unsafe Structures, 36 & 46 Platoz Dr.
Dear Artemis Mandes,
This notice is issued in accordance with the provisions of section 119.0 of the BOCA National
Building Code/1996 portion of the 1999 State Building Code. It has come to my attention that the
following unsafe conditions exist at the above referenced properties. Code sections based on the
Referenced code for the applicable conditions are referenced after each unsafe condition.
The unoccupied structure at 36 Platoz Dr. is unsafe:
➢ The structure is deteriorating due to lack of maintenance. — Section 119.1
o Plywood sheathing is rotted
o Plywood sheathing has holes allowing water to enter and further deteriorate
the framing of the structure
o The framing in the rim joist, floor joist ends and sheathing at the rear of the
structure is deteriorated
o Vandals are destroying interior structural partitions—many partitions have
been entirely removed
o The structure is not secured against entry
o The structure constitutes a fire hazard
The unoccupied structure at 46 Platoz Dr. is unsafe:
➢ The structure is deteriorating due to lack of maintenance. — Section 119.1
o Plywood sheathing is rotted
o Plywood sheathing has holes allowing water to enter and further deteriorate
the framing of the structure
o The framing in the rim joist, floor joist ends and sheathing at the rear of the
structure is deteriorated
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o 63idals are destroxjpg interior structure itions—many partitions have
been entirely removed
o The structure is mkt secured against entry
o The structure constitutes a fire hazard
Both structures noted above must be made safe as follows:
➢ Replace all deteriorated framing and sheathing material
➢ Replace any missing or damaged interior structural partitions
➢ Secure the structure against entry
➢ OR Take down and remove the structures
Please contact the Town of Montville Building Department within ten(10) days of receipt of this
notice with a plan of compliance in order to avoid possible legal action.
Re ,
ernon D. Vesey II
Building Official
Cc: Fire Marshal
Deputy Asst. States Attorney, Housing Prosecutor
Mayor Howard Beetham
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3/26/03
Vernon D. Vesey II
Building Official
Re: Response to Notice of Unsafe Structures
Dear Mr. Vesey II,
I am responding to the notice sent to me on 3/20/03. The notice was issued in accordance
with section 119.0 of the BOCA National Building Code/1996 portion of the 1999 State
Building Code, the provisions of which I am more than happy to follow in the repair of
the unsafe structures at 36 and 46 Platoz Drive. You requested that I:
-replace all deteriorated framing and sheathing material
-replace any missing or damaged interior structural partitions
- secure the structure against entry
I understand the safety issues at stake, and I trust your knowledge in matters of building
code. Therefore, I shall make an earnest effort to have the requested work done as soon
as possible. I am currently in the process of finding people to perform the work.
Regards,
Artemis Mandes