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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1995-8-3 p ~i) 7>J ,l -'-- SPR."ELD ~ 225 FIFT/-f STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (503) 726-3753 FAX (503) 726-3689 August 3, 1995 '. Christopher J. Urhansen 952 Prescott Lane Springfield, Oregon 97477 Dear Mr. Urhansen: Subject: 952 and 954 Prescott Lane Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation on our recent visit to the subject property. Sarah Summers and I discussed our observations with our supervisors, Dave Puent, Building Official, and Gary Karp, Planner III for our department. They both agree on the following resolution to the duplex/four-plex dilemma. Multi-family housing (more than two dwelling units on corner lots) is not permitted in Low Density Residential (LDR) zones. A dwelling unit is defined in the Development Code as "One or more habitable rooms which are occupied, intended or designed to be occupied by one family with housekeeping facilities for living, sleeping, cooking and eating." When it is possible to readily isolate separate areas of a building, and each area is capable of functioning as a separate unit, we must view each area' as potentially being a separate dwelling unit. Since you were apparently previously advised by this office to remove the locking devices on doors connecting such areas in each unit of the duplex and to restrict separate use by your tenants as a means of remedying the potential for multi-family use, we will honor that position so long as you continue to own the property and use it s;lS a duplex. However, prior to selling the property both sides of the duplex must be modified to eliminat'e th.e, potential use of the :property as a four-plex. Some of thEfpossiDle options are to remove' the outside' door .- . - - - . " ----. --:;;:.--..- providing access to the lower' floor area, to remove the downst~i!s kitchen' o-r bat!1ro,9m facilities, or to modify the access-between the upstairs and downstairs in a m~nner that cannot be easily closed off. Other p6ssiblealternatives may also exist. \. From my recent observation, the building systems appeared to be in safe condition. However, it is important for you to verify that smoke detectors have been installed in the downstairs areas and are properly functioning, and that ground-fault circuit interrupter devices were installed in the bathroom electrical outlet boxes. Please contact this office before you offer the property for sale In order to determine an (' "-- . acceptable modification to be taken to bring the property' into code compliance with Zoning as indicated above. Sincerely, /' - /;r;Lc )??>V~ Donald Moore, Construction Representative. CC: Dave Puent, Building Official Cindie Matt, Code Enforcement Officer Sarah Summers, Planner I