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
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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
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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