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CERTIFIED LETTER
May 12, 1989
Schl ey Lynch
2400 G Street
Springfield" OR 97477
,Subject: Substandard Building a~~853 Centennial BlVd). Springfield, Oregon.
Tax Lot # 17032643 13900
The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as Lane
County Assessor's Map & Tax Lot # referenced above, is for the reasons
indicated below an unsafe and substandard building as described in the
Springfield Building Safety Codes Administrative Code. Lane County Assessment
and Taxation records indicate that you are the owner of this property.
Section 203 of the Administrative Code describes buildings which are substandard
or unsafe as those which are structurally inadequate, have inadequate egress, or
which constitute a potential fire hazard or are otherwise,dangerous to human
life. The following items include but are not limited to conditions existing at
the structure, cl assifii ng it as a substandard buil di ng:
Structural
1. The relocation of the building has resulted in structural damage to the
supporting walls, floor joists, and the support members in the front porch
area.
2. The building is without an adequate foundation or floor supports to carry
the imposed weight loading with safety.
3. Considerable dryrot and deterioration is evident in the subfloor area.
i Electrical
4.
The electrical wlrlng has been damaged due to walls being stressed during
building relocation.
Plumbing
5. The building plumbing system is defective as evidenced by missing or damaged
fixtures, fittings and/or piping.
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Schl ey Lynch
May 12, 1989
Page 2
Section 204 of the Building Safety Code Administrative Code requires that
structures classified as substandard buildings must either be repaired or
demolished. Therefore, this is your notice that you must secure permits to
either rebuild the structure where it is deficient (Section 104 of the BSC
requires that the repairs must comply with the provisions of. the Structural,
Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Specialty Codes), or to demolish it. If the
building is to be rebuilt, permits must be purchased and work must commence
within 30 days from the date of service of this notice and order.
If the building is to be demolished, demolition work must commence within 30
days, and must be completed within 60 days from the date of this notice and
order. Completion means that the structure and property must be inspected and
approved by the appropri ate representatives of the Buil di ng Safety Di visi on.
Permits to rebuild or demolish can be obtained at the Springfield Planning and
Building Department, in the City Hall/Library Building at 5th and North A
Street.
If you do not take corrective action within the time frame outlined above, the
City may seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse
which may include Municipal Court proceedings or the City may proceed to
eliminate the hazard and charge the costs thereof against the property or its
owners.
Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal
from this notice and order to the Building Board of Appeals, provided that the
appeal is made in writing and filed with the, City Building Official within
thirty (30) days from the date of service of this notice and order. Failure to
appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and
determination in this matter.
If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options
available to bring the property into compliance, please call us at 726-3759.
Si n 1rely,
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Tom Marx
Building Inspector
CC: Dave Puent, Building Official