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December 7, 2007
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
www:ci.springfield.or.us
CERTIFIED LETTER
Donna Ingwerson
34357 Matthews Road
Eugene, Oregon 97405
Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative
Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 434 V Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Ms. Ingwerson:
As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Co=unity Services Division, Building
Safety, has determined that the structufe located at the above referenced location, also known as
Lane County Assessors Map #17032621, Tax Lot 04000, for reasons below, substandard and
unsafe buildings 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 structures identified
above, classifYing them as substandard and unsafe buildings.
I. Damaged roof coverings and broken windows allow for weather infiltration. Every
structure shall be weather protected so as to protect structural components from
deterioration.
2. The property is not currently served with water service. The Housing Code requires that
each residence shall be provided with hot and cold running water. '
3. The property is not currently served with electric service. Where there is electric
power available within 300 feet of the building, such building shall be connected
to electrical power supply.
4. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or
shower. Although these fixtures may be installed in the dwelling, the lack of
water service produces inadequate and unsanitary plumbing sewage facilities.
Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Official may
require vacation,ofthe 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 being posted to be vacated by 9:00 am., Thursday, December 13, 2007due to the potential
Donna Ingwerson
434 V Street
December 7, 2007
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is being posted to be vacated by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2007 due to the potential
hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. If you, or your tenants do not
vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City will seek compliance with the
Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Court proceedings.
, Once the property has been vacat6d, occupancy may not take place until the above mentioned
unsafe and substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office.
Section 202 of the Springfield Housing Code requires that structures classified as
substandard must either be repaired or demolished. Therefore, this is your notice that you
must secure permits to either rebuild or repair the structure where it is deficient, or
demolish it.
Section 104 of the Springfield Building Codes Administrative Code requires that the
repairs must comply with the provisions of the StructUral, Plumbing, Mechanical and
Electrical Specialty Codes. If the building is to be rebuilt or repaired, plans must be '
submitted to this office and permits obtained within 30 days of this notice. If the
structure is to be demolished, appropriate permits must be obtained from this office and
demolition must be started within 30 days of the date of this notice and must be
completed within 60 days.
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 he appeal is made in writing and filed
with the Building Official within thirty (5) 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 of this matter.
Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, you may
contact me at 726-3666.
Sincerely,
~~
Guy Dixon
Electrical Inspec or
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Jackie Murdoch, Code Enforcement
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety
Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office
Springfield Police Department