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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Correspondence 2014-10-02225 FIFTH STREET • SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 • PHt (541)726-3610 • FAX: (541)726-3689 October 2, 2014 CERTIFIED PRE -POSTING LETTER SCOOTER 97 LLC 2494 BLACKBURN ST EUGENE, OR 97405 SPRINGFIELD OREGON RE: Compliance with the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative to the Unsafe and Substandard building at 1446 Main ST unit 1, Springfield, OR 97477. Dear Property Owners: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community. Services Division, Building Safety, has deterrnined,that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map # 1703363203000, for reasons below, is considered a substandard and unsafe building as described in the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code. Lane County Assessment and Taxation records reveal that you are the owner of this property. Section 203 of the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code classifies structures which are structurally inadequate or dangerous to human life as unsafe. Section 1001 of the Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions constituting substandard buildings. The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structure identified above, classifying it as a substandard and unsafe building. 1. Each dwelling shall be provided with hot water, adequate heating facilities, proper operating ventilation equipment, and required electrical lighting. The property is not currently served with electrical services, rendering these required items inoperable. 2. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub and/or shower. Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities. The Building Official has determined the property is currently in an unsanitary and unsafe condition. To address the items listed above and to become in compliance with the Springfield Housing Code and the Dangerous Building Code, the removal of animal waste and the debris located in the structure must begin immediately. Once the unsanitary conditions and debris has been removed, the structure must be sanitized and the structure inspected and approved by this office. Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Official may require vacation of the premises when cited deficiencies represent an immediate hazard to life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants. Notice is hereby served that the property is vacated by 01700 Thursday October 9 2014 due to the potential hazards to the occupants a a resulting from the above cited conditions. If you or your tenants do not vacate the premises within the time frame specified, the City will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Court proceedings. Any person having record, title or legal interest in the building may appeal from this Substandard Letter to the Building Board of Appeals, provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the Building Official within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this letter. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of this matter. Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 541-726-3663. Sincerely, I n , Guy Dixon ElectricalInspecto Cc: Cindie Mott, Code; Enforcement Officer Matthew Ruettgers, Current Development Supervisor David Bowlsby, Building Official Joe Leahy, City Attorney's Office Springfield Police Department