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SPRINGFIELD
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
www:ci.springfield.or.us
CERutwD LETTER
December 7, 2007
Parthava Behesht Nejad Inti Foimdation
312 19th Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
RE: Substandard Structure Located at 1908 D Street, Springfield, Oregon'
Dear Property Owner:
I am writing in regards to the certified letter that was mailed to you regarding the unsafe
and substandard structUres at the above referenced location.
The notice and order required the structure either to be repaired or demolished within an
established time frame. In order to achieve compliance with the notice and order, the
permit to repair the structure was to be obtained within 30 days of the date of the notice
(November 26, 2006) or, if you were to demolish the structure, the demolition was to be
completed within 60 days of the date of the notice (December 26,2006). As of today,
December 7, 2007, the deadline has passed and permits have not been obtained to repair
the structure, nor have permits been obtained to demolish the structure. Please contact
this office within ten (1 0) days to notify us of your completion date.
If you need additional information, or if you have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact me between the hours of 8:00 a_m. to 9:00 a.m. or between
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 541-726-3666.
Sincerely,
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Robert Castile
Building Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Management Analyst
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225 FIFTH STREET
- SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
www.ci.springfield.or.us
CERTIFIED LETTER
October 26, 2006
Parthava Behesht Nejad International Foundation
, 312 19th Street
, Springfield, Oregon 97477
Subject: Substandard Structure Located at 1908 D Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Property Owner:
_ The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as Lane County
Assessor's Map &: Tax Lot Number 1703361310500, is an unsafe and substandard building as
described in the Springfield Building Safety Codes Administrative Code. Lane County
Assessment and Taxation records indicate 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 classifying it as a substandard building:
1. The structural members ofthe structure have been severely weakened to the point of
collapse due to fire damage. If you choose to repair the structure, it must be repaired to
the correct Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements which includes providing
truss engineering to our office prior to installation.
2. ' Due to the [ut:, the structure is open and accessible and has created an attractive
nuisance. No person in charge of property shaH permit an open, vacant structure which is
attractive, dangerous and accessible to children or which is used for habitation by
trespassers. The structure must be secured to prevent access.
3., Damaged roof coverings and broken windows allow for weather infiltration. Every
structure shall be weather protected so as to prote'ct structural components from
deterioration:
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 REBUILDIREPAIR THE STRUCTURE WHERE IT
IS DEFICIENT OR DEMOLISH IT.
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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, 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 the property must be inspected and approved by the appropriate
representatives of the Building Safety Division. The sewer must be capped at the property
line or the septic tank must be pumped and filled by a person holding a sewage disposal
service license as provided fir in Chapter 340, Division 7 of the Oregon Administrative
Rules.
If you do not take corrective action within the time frarne'outlined above, the City may s'eek
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 30 days from the date of service of
this notice and order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an
administrative hearing and determination in this manner.
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above requirements,
please contact me between the hours of 8:00-9:00 a.m. or 4:00-4:30 p.m. at 726-3666.
SincerelY,' -,' ./
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Robert Castile
Building Inspector
cc: , Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor
Jackie MUrdoch, Code Enforcement
Al Gerard, Fire Marshall