Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss on June 1, 2011, together with Affidavits of Stuart L. Miller, Jr. and Kelley A. Jordan-Price, Esq., and Appendix. Contact Reference Librarians. Ct. at 249 (quoting Sher v. Desmond, 70 Mass. The building inspector refused to issue a building permit for the project and the zoning board upheld that decision. A hearing was held on all motions on January 11, 2012. 20 , 33 (2006). The Barn being out of character with a single-family neighborhood; 4. The applicable zoning bylaw permitted, as an accessory use, "The renting of rooms or boarding for not more than four persons" Id. However, instead of appealing the issuance of the building permit in a timely fashion, the plaintiff chose to by-pass the G. L. c. 40A 8 remedy and, instead, brought suit pursuant to G. L. c. 40A 7. . P. 56(c). aggrieved by an order or decision of the [Building Inspector] in violation of any provision of this chapter or any ordinance or by-law adopted thereunder," and G. L. c. 40A 15, which states that "[a]ny appeal under section eight to a permit granting authority shall be taken within thirty days from the date of the order or decision which is being appealed." 13. 4. Plaintiff filed his Motion for Summary Judgment on October 26, 2011, together with supporting memorandum, Statement of Material Facts, and Appendix. [Note 3] Graham may apply for a variance in order to be exempted from the side-line requirement; and the ZBA may deem the violation de minimis, as it is relatively minor (3 feet at its maximum, descending 8-12 feet along the side of the Barn until conformity is met). In order for an administrative decision to carry preclusive effect the final decision must have been reached through an adjudicative proceeding. The proposed addition is so much bigger (as noted, almost three times as big) than the existing house that it cannot be described as subordinate and minor in relation to the allowed primary use." loading.. eLaws | eCases | General Laws of Massachusetts | Massachusetts Courts | Counties & Cities of Massachusetts | Code of Federal Regulations | United States Code |. 10. The Supreme Judicial Court, in upholding the Land Court decision finding that the concerns of the zoning board were "vague, speculative, [and] unsupported by the evidence," and therefore reversing the decision of the board, determined that equity required them to forego the application of dimensional requirements under the zoning bylaw because all parties had operated under the assumption that the board of health rules governed dimensional requirements Id. Town of Needham MA Zoning By-Law, printed November 2020 120 4. quality control charts ppt; yahua stock robinhood; gojo satoru and kakashi hatake; Id. ZBA Decision 2 rested upon: 1. r`DX-D."Hfu0;:s}m~b(: Dt#VTQ1N7}eZHeGCr4w:D%#ao"5QSi$y[=ameFz ^Sn4x ln_#n2fJR-d^c$-jx9!Iem;IY` U7( Wi!8eG@y@~:{^|XQ1;=i Qi5-${ 15. Much like the plaintiff in Gallagher, our Plaintiff claims that the Barn, being so large (4,800 square feet, 35 feet in height), does not fall within the Ordinance's concept of accessory use. The Barn reducing natural light, being a fire hazard, a source of noise, a potential source of insects, and an environmental concern; 5. {D7o/+`tz'b.}\[YqD\0Dw|"+t[qpIL!yUgVV;g6YUZ;fqcg+8hw#I}Usfw?3*$iq-TbWUeUYaeB-0Pl, Moreover, there are a number of agricultural uses enumerated as permissible accessory uses under the table, including horticulture and floriculture. [Note 1] Graham also filed a Motion for Site View, which was opposed by Plaintiff. Even if there was a way for this court to apply Ordinance section 255-26 so as to apply to structures in an SC zoning district, the Barn would still be in violation of other dimensional requirements in that section, namely, the height restriction. At some point prior to January 2007, Graham cleared a portion of Defendant Property and poured a foundation for a 40 x 60 structure. If general and zoning bylaws appear separately on the town's site, we list them separately here. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that ZBA Decision 2 , insofar as it is in contradiction with this opinion, is overturned as it is arbitrary and capricious. There is simply no persuasive argument Graham can make that prevents the Barn from violating the Ordinance's dimensional requirements and no amount of equity or deference permits the ZBA to exempt the Barn's violation without a variance; "an incorrect interpretation of a statute is not entitled to deference," and it is clear to this court that the ZBA and Building Inspector's interpretation of the Ordinance is incorrect. On January 11, 2012, Graham filed his Motion to Strike the Cunningham Affidavit and the Curley Affidavit. Zillow has identified that zoning regulations are so important that they impact home values. Phone: 781-862-0500 Town Office Building Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Currently the Barn is used for parking and maintenance of personal automobiles and recreational and utility equipment (ATVs and tractors). /1SXvqBbq~8nPHp/V75Z9}}XDa]O\3PZtK&[U? Plaintiff filed his Motion for Summary Judgment on October 26, 2011, together with supporting memorandum, Statement of Material Facts, and Appendix. 635 , 639 (1970); Davis v. Zoning Board of Chatham, 52 Mass. Though this decision is based solely on the finding that the uses of the Barn are permitted as incidental and subordinate to the primary residential use of Defendant Property, it is worth noting that Ordinance Table 1 does specifically enumerate a number of uses permitted as of right in the SC zoning district. [Note 14] Thus, the Barn's footprint and floor area are not relevant to the inquiry of whether it is a permissible accessory structure (unless the size of the structure would infringe upon some other provision in the Ordinance). Central Street, LLC. 1999) (citing 3 Am. Deference to the Building Inspector and his interpretation of the required sideline setback of the Barn. . [Note 9] Plaintiff's first request for enforcement to the Building Inspector did include a dimensional allegation, namely the height of the Barn; however, since that issue was resolved by Building Permit 2, it was not an issue appealed or decided in ZBA Decision 1. I note that the ZBA hearings have a strong likelihood of qualifying as administrative proceedings. The primary purpose of 9 Main Street is a singlefamily residence of modest size. %PDF-1.6 % Id. Zoning is the first stage of the home life cycle and a key influence on all other stages. DiNitto, 77 Mass. This phrase appears to indicate that an accessory use may properly be any use of a structure or lot, regardless of its relationship to the primary purpose of the structure or lot. However, as noted supra, these affidavits were filed within the extended time requested for summary judgment briefing and Graham was given more than adequate time to respond before the court took the case under advisement. However, I note that many of Plaintiff's alleged harms are insufficient for such a finding. [Note 2] It is worth noting that though Graham's use of the Barn is a proper accessory use, these uses must still follow all applicable Ordinance regulations. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that ZBA Decision 1 is upheld as it relates to the same. Plaintiff appealed Building Inspector Decision 2 to the ZBA on October 6, 2010. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Graham's Motion to Strike is DENIED. Questions about legal information? Ct. 270 , 282 (2007)). On November 27, 2009, Graham filed his Response to Complaint. Plaintiff purchased property that abuts Defendant Property on Kenoza Street, Haverhill, MA ("Plaintiff Property"), which contains 5.64 acres, by deed dated December 1, 2005. Plaintiff, Stuart Miller, filed his unverified Complaint (09 MISC 414558) ("Case 1") on October 20, 2009, pursuant to the provisions of G. L. c. 40A 17, appealing a decision of Defendant Haverhill Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA") which upheld a decision of Defendant Haverhill Building Inspector (the "Building Inspector") relative to the allowance of the accessory use of a building (the "Barn") on property owned by Defendant James H. Graham ("Graham") and located at 669 Kenoza Street, Haverhill, MA ("Defendant Property"). Just as one would use a toolshed, greenhouse, or private garage, Graham uses the Barn. . SHARE. Graham also contends that the claims made in both affidavits are unsubstantiated and speculative. App. On September 16, 2009, the ZBA denied Plaintiff's appeal ("ZBA Decision 1"), and upheld the determination of the Building Inspector. Graham has also raised the issue of Plaintiff's standing in both cases. Public Records . MacGibbon v. Board of Appeals of Duxbury, 356 Mass. Moreover, the plaintiff in Gallivan knew not only that the building permit had issued, but also that it permitted a dimensional violation of the local bylaw. To the contrary, the side-line setback is and has been a serious point of contention since Plaintiff requested enforcement of the setback requirement from the Building Inspector on August 26, 2010, which subsequently resulted in ZBA Decision 2 and Case 2 before this court. The briefing schedule only allowed several days between the final brief and the oral argument. On December 16, 2011, Graham filed his Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, together with supporting memorandum, Opposition to Plaintiff's motion, Statement of Material Facts, and Affidavits of James H. Graham and Donald Borenstein (second). Accessory structures are not expressly limited by size requirements, other than height, under the Ordinance. On February 14, 2011, Graham filed a Motion to Dismiss Case 2, together with supporting memorandum and Affidavit of Donald F. Borenstein, Esq. A decision of today's date (the "Decision") has been issued. 1 1300 Exemptions. Graham argues that this matter is not ripe for summary judgment, as there are issues of material facts. 638 , 643-44 (2002); Cassesso v. Commr. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Brookline, 78 Mass. The second floor of the Barn is used for household storage and storage of items used for purposes allowed under the Ordinance. Though some of Graham's activities in the Barn and on Defendant Property in general might be properly classified as agricultural, such as storing a small tractor as well as keeping items related to the maintenance of fruit and nut trees on the property, currently such uses are also properly incidental and subordinate to the primary use as a residence, and therefore we need not categorize them as agricultural at this time, as they are proper accessory uses. Under Massachusetts case law, an accessory use must be "customarily incidental" to the primary use. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Plaintiff has standing to pursue this matter. Ct. 247 , 249 (2010) (citing Jones v. Brockton Pub. Lexington Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420 . Haverhill Business Portal. Phone: 508-799-1400 Fax: 508-799-1406 That there was no evidence as of yet of auto repair being done on the property, and; 5. at 857. The Cunningham Affidavit provided evidence that the Barn has caused increased storm water runoff and drainage problems which affected Plaintiff Property. maximum height of structures, and all other dimensional requirements in the several districts as set forth in the Table of Dimensional Regulations, except as hereinafter prcwlded_ SUB URBAN DISTRACTS DISTRACTS DISTRACTS DISTRACTS SMU UMW DMV HRC of Dwe All All I dwelling All All All All All All FAR 0.35 0 75 0.35 Lot ocoa 7000 ooc 6030 4500 6030 Blacks Law Dictionary, 69 (7th ed. Zoneomics has the largest breadth of zoning data coverage with over 20 zoning related insights for you to integrate and expand your database. They stated that a minor infraction of the bylaw setback requirements need not always be enforced when there was "no suggestion that anyone participating in this confused situation acted otherwise than in good faith" Id. For instance, though numerous vehicles may fit inside the Barn, Graham must not exceed the maximum number permitted by the applicable Ordinance provisions without being in violation of the Ordinance and subject to penalties. This provision of the Ordinance appears to temper the breadth of what may be classified as an accessory use. Whether a fact is material is determined by the substantive law, and an adverse party to the motion may not manufacture disputes by use of conclusory factual assertions. The thirty day appeal period referenced is provided pursuant to both G. L. c. 40A 8, which states that "[a]n appeal to the permit granting authority . However, as the Barn and all of its current uses are permitted as of right as uses customarily incidental accessory to the residence, I need not determine whether any of the uses meet the classification of an agricultural use. A motion to dismiss should only be granted where the movant "[shows] to a certainty" that the plaintiff "[is] entitled to no relief under any state of [the] facts." at 470. That he (the Building Inspector) had not been requested to make an inspection of the Barn; 3. The Zoning Map for the City of Haverhill in Massachusetts divides the citys real estate into zones based on land use and building regulations. 837 , 843 (2005) (citing Heacock v. Heacock, 402 Mass. NG3d6SE#}X5G!7\+=HUi [Note 7] The Appeals Court held, "[w]here adequate notice of such order or decision exists, a person may not lawfully bypass that remedy and subsequently litigate the question by means of a request for enforcement under G.L. App. 3. The Barn is currently being used to further Graham's hobby of automotive restoration, to store seasonal household items such as a lawn tractor and ATV, storage and maintenance of agricultural equipment related to fruit and nut trees and berry bushes on Defendant Property, [Note 13] and the parking of household vehicles. Graham's use of the Barn was a proper accessory use, as an agricultural use; 2. Legal department before a scheduled Haverhill City Council vote Tuesday night. Zoning codes are a century old, and the lifeblood of all major U.S. cities, determining what can be built where and what activities can take place in a neighborhood. This statute was enacted to give some recourse to parties aggrieved by a violation of the Zoning Act or a municipal by-law, who would otherwise be time barred from bringing and enforcement action under G. L. c. 40A 8 and 15. L. Rptr. Ct. 223 , 241 (2010); Standerwick v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Andover, 447 Mass. True, that the ZBA is entitled to substantial deference in their factual findings regarding the Ordinance; however, such determinations may be overturned by a trial court, on appeal, if it is found that the decision was "based on a legally untenable ground, or [was] unreasonable, whimsical, capricious or arbitrary." 767 (2000), (citing Gallagher v. Board of Appeals of Acton, 44 Mass. Thus, Plaintiff properly and timely took advantage of his rights pursuant to G. L. c. 40A 7. Lawrence, MA 01840 Phone: 978-620-3000 Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 . ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the Cunningham Affidavit and Curly Affidavit were properly filed with this court and, after inspection, are not based purely on speculation. There was no evidence that a tree farm was on the property now or was planned for the future, or any other agricultural use. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The uses, in general, Graham was engaging in within the Barn were not permitted accessary uses to the principle use of Defendant Property as a residence; 4. 4132. In Shirley, a mobile home park, protected by the grandfather provision in G. L. c. 40A 6, wanted to expand the number of mobile homes on the property from sixty-five to seventy-nine. at 906, 907. While it is true that the Cunningham Affidavit and the Curley Affidavit were filed on January 6, 2012, shortly before the summary judgment hearing on January 11, 2012, they were filed within the time frame agreed to by both parties in the Assented to Motion to Amend Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule, filed September 30, 2011. As a result of the foregoing, I find that the Barn is a permitted accessory structure under the Ordinance, the uses Graham engages in within the Barn are proper accessory uses as they are incidental and subordinate to the primary use of the property as a residence, and as a result I uphold ZBA Decision 1 as it relates to the same. A detached accessory building or structure shall be located on the same lot and behind I shall discuss each of these issues in turn. K Valley Planning Commission 160 Main St Haverhill MA 0130 hill MA 0130. Thus, unlike the plaintiff in Gallivan, who had actual knowledge of the issuance of a building permit, in violation of the bylaw, and chose not to timely appeal its issuance to the local permit granting authority under G. L. c. 40A 8, here, Plaintiff had no such "adequate notice" of the Building Permit(s issuance, or the dimensional violation, and no opportunity to appeal to the ZBA within the thirty-day time period. App. Consequently, I DENY Graham's Motion to Dismiss. at 203; Ensign v. Faxon, 224 Mass. A wood-burning furnace located on Defendant Property; 2. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that ZBA Decision 2 is not precluded from appeal under the doctrine of res judicata. Ct. 349 , 355 (2001). Haverhill Municipal Regulations of Massachusetts. y9BOv4u! By letter dated June 4, 2009, the Building Inspector responded, allowing certain requests but denying others ("Building Inspector Decision 1"). Q ~XN,Tq?-Qm 4143. The construction was completed in December 2010. [Note 21] Graham may apply for a variance in order to be exempted from the side-line requirement; and the ZBA may deem the violation de minimis, as it is relatively minor (3 feet at its maximum, descending 8-12 feet along the side of the Barn until conformity is met). Location field must contain 'city state' or a zip code to perform a radius. ?ogr!i#rdD;"aa tTTdNCq |~#H|O8_z%Tq4wza^?.i2 aJy~c~y- }_M[H7(e>Y:;zswR~]+*q.Z0l~LEwPH4^oyi7:#/8CV0P" r)T#Ma>U&exbDt6%GBDb&~2Tdb+e:V0kJ$>ml,:a =fy:$;*x3Hf'y]0Mw$g9eU IGh^ ILGh$8@#{#I^@#1-Z #tq`D{/jFkV!`5#19 A case management conference for this case was held on February 15, 2011, at which time the two cases were consolidated. x]mo7nq@.3Anw/e%xeecc%opX|i{"{X"XTU;olkAD67w;xGOj?8mV AHml}wHh*XOA5-ZonZl@z"mtY+)m9;-lyYZrw?O]q~Pg?t}u?Jw7wo)I4^9=eCs Ng Bros. App. %%EOF View Schedules. Graham argues that this matter is not ripe for summary judgment, as there are issues of material facts. The Zoning Map for the City of Haverhill in Massachusetts divides the city's real estate into zones based on land use and building regulations. Shirley, however, is not controlling in this case. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Dover Town Code Description of Responsibilities. [Note 13] There is no evidence that the fruit and nut trees and berry bushes are used for any commercial purposes. Submission of town zoning by law for attorney general approval 5 4 Effective. In May 2007, Plaintiff arranged for portions of Plaintiff Property to be graded. The Building Inspector determined that section 255-26 was applicable to the Barn and thus only a five-foot setback was required, and in ZBA Decision 2 the ZBA deferred to the Building Inspector's interpretation of the provision. 0 [Note 15] Ordinance section 255-26 is titled "Detached accessory buildings" and section 255-27 is titled "Attached accessory buildings.". at 648. Ordinance Section 255-6 limits an accessory use to 40% of the lot on which it is located, which the Barn also meets. c. 40A, 17, appealing a decision ("ZBA Decision 2") of the ZBA, dated December 29, 2010, which upheld a decision of the Building Inspector relative to the allowance of an alleged side yard setback violation for the Barn. These activities are commonly practiced in accessory buildings and are naturally associated with a single-family residence, especially a lot which is 6.5 acres in size. The Building Permit stated that "[t]his permit good for 6 months only." hbbd`b`cb` bU@:HW21`bdq-@ ? In Gallagher, the plaintiff wanted to construct a 2,600 square foot addition onto a 900 square foot house, thereby creating four new rental units out of the addition. However, within a citys zoning system individual zones can be more restrictive and less restrictive, including different single family zones. A case management conference for this case was held on February 15, 2011, at which time the two cases were consolidated. There shall be a 5-member Planning Board elected on a rotating basis of 1 member each year for a 5-year term. 1 1100 Purpose. [Note 7] G. L. c. 40A 7, states in part, "if real property has been improved and used in accordance with the terms of the original building permit issued by a person duly authorized to issue such permits, no action, criminal or civil, the effect or purpose of which is to compel the abandonment, limitation or modification of the use allowed by said permit or the removal, alteration or relocation of any structure erected in reliance upon said permit by reason of any alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter, or of any ordinance or bylaw adopted thereunder, shall be maintained, unless such action, suit or proceeding is commenced and notice thereof recorded in the registry of deeds for each county or district in which the land lies within six years next after the commencement of the alleged violation of law;". Kobrin, at 844 (citing Tuper v. North Adams Ambulance Serv., 428 Mass. Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land 12 documents. App. There are a number of issues in this case. Massachusetts Courts Counties & Cities of Massachusetts Code of Federal Regulations B. Graham, at the oral argument, requested additional time to file a response if the affidavits were to be allowed. The expected net result is a more strategic approach to addressing real property problems to ensure day-to-day actions are working towards sustainable solutions. 469 (2012). 1 0 obj <>/Metadata 604 0 R>> endobj 5 0 obj <>stream The Barn was not constructed during the six month period. Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss on June 1, 2011, together with Affidavits of Stuart L. Miller, Jr. and Kelley A. Jordan-Price, Esq., and Appendix. Including permitted land uses, rezonings, variances, density controls, built form controls, envelopes, housing supply data, employment generation, underutilized parcels, short term rental permissibility, proponents and developers. Want the latest Real Estate Zoning news in your inbox? 4.1.1 Applicability . Plaintiff filed his unverified Complaint (11 MISC 444621) ("Case 2") on January 18, 2011, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. On July 2, 2009, Plaintiff appealed Building Inspector Decision 1 to the ZBA, arguing that the Barn was not a proper accessory structure for the primary use of Defendant Property, which is residential, and recited the same concerns expressed to the Building Inspector from the March 20, 2009 enforcement request, supra. Ct. 1204 , 1205 (1989) (citing Lincoln v. Murphy, 314 Mass. The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. I base standing solely on the alleged harms related to increased water runoff on Plaintiff Property and drainage problems therefrom, as well as diminution in the value of Plaintiff Property stemming from the size and scale of the Barn and its affect on the natural lighting of Plaintiff Property. For instance, harm alleged from the outdoor wood burning stove does not appear to be a zoning issue, but rather a concern best suited for nuisance law. in Article XI Commercial District of the zoning ordinance; Windham has a commercial building size limit of 10,000 square feet in their Village Center Zoning . The maintenance of the automobiles also includes the hobby of restoring classic cars, and all tools, parts, and machinery related to this use are kept in the Barn. Plaintiff contends that the Barn is not an incidental and subordinate structure because of its size and use. This court allowed Graham to file a response to Plaintiff's Reply brief, and Graham filed said brief on February 23, 2012. endstream endobj 17 0 obj <>/Filter/CCITTFaxDecode/Height 2192/Length 42784/Name/PAGE0001/Subtype/Image/Type/XObject/Width 1696>>stream Document Center. Under G. L. c. 30A 1 (State Administrative Procedure), an "Adjudicatory Proceeding" means "a proceeding before an agency in which the legal rights, duties or privileges of specifically named persons are required by constitutional right or by any provision of the General Laws to be determined after opportunity for an agency hearing." Specifically, the Building Inspector replied: 1. 550 , 550 (1976); Mass. ORDERED and ADJUDGED that this court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to G. L. c. 40A 7, relative to the appeal of ZBA Decision 2. 4.1 Basic Requirements . Paolo v. Town of Seekonk, 11 Mass. Id. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirements for Public Land Dispositions; Procurement. However, the definition continues to state "or a use not the principal use which is located on the same lot as the principal structure." 427 , 431 (1949)). 906, 907 (1997)). Plaintiff sent a letter to the Building Inspector dated March 20, 2009, requesting the issuance of a stop work order, relative to the construction of the Barn, citing zoning violations relating to use and dimensional requirements. In April 2006 Graham applied for a building permit, from the Building Inspector, to construct a barn on Defendant Property. 132 , 135 (1998)) (citing Stowe v. Bologna, 415 Mass. Thus, equity does not require that we "protect the reasonable expectation of the parties" because the parties have been arguing this issue for over two years, unlike in Shirley, where both parties believed that the proposed homes met all the dimensional requirements. R. Civ. This matter shall be remanded to the ZBA for further action in this regard. Graham argues that the Building Inspector's and the ZBA's interpretation of the Ordinance is entitled to deference in this regard. Ct. 487 , 492 (2007) (citing Butler v. City of Waltham, 63 Mass. [Note 19] Graham claims that the Building Inspector and the ZBA are entitled to great deference in the application of the Ordinance; that the nature of the SC zoning district, in which Defendant Property is located, is so similar to a residential district that the Building Inspector correctly decided to allow Ordinance section 255-26 to apply. [Note 4] With the acknowledgment of this error, on July 9, 2009, the Building Inspector re-issued an amended Building Permit correcting the permitted height to thirty-five feet. G. L. c. 40A 17, in relevant part, states "Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board of appeals or any special permit granting authoritymay appeal to the land court department[w]ithin such twenty days." App. at 480, 481. Plaintiff must be categorized as a "person aggrieved" or the case must be dismissed, as he would be without standing and this court without jurisdiction. Form; Dimensional Chart; Home Departments Inspectional Services Zoning Document Center. P. 12(b)(1), that this court lacks subject matter jurisdiction of Case 2. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Marotta, 336 Mass. at 33 (citing Barvenik v. Board of Alderman of Newton, 33 Mass. . at 475 (citing Atlanticare Medical Center v. Commissioner of the Division of Medical Assistance, 439 Mass. >?^z_ p5IRMFlRab;g=TP>jQZ;2N3V a`p&xq1XT4TW"1h1SRYDf5Z 7"q^z*w9d5M6N{"w Graham has filed a Motion to Dismiss Case 2, which must be decided first. As a result of the foregoing, I DENY Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment as it relates to the uses being made of the Barn and GRANT Graham's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment as it relates to the same. W e can connect you to local, regional, and state partners able to provide resources.. visit portal Graham purchased Defendant Property, which contains 6.25 acres, by deed dated June 16, 2005. Related Data e.g. 532 , 537-538 (1969)). . [Note 3] The Building Inspector did not receive any construction plans until after the Barn had been completed. 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