HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1989-7-18
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
PLANNING I BUILDING
PUBLIC WORKS
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726.3753
July 18, 1989
Mr. John Edlund
Target stores Inc.
P.O. Box 70066
Eugene, Or.' 97401
Dear Mr. Edlund:
My attention was recently directed to the status of building permit fees
and system development charges for your project. The building valuation
which was used as the basis for computing these fees and charges appear
to be significantly undervalued. As a result, the fees collected by the
City for the project are incorrect.
Permit fees were based on a $2.3 million valuation. This represents
approximately 1/3 less than the average building cost of similar retail
buildings in the Northwest.
Our staff assumed at the time the permits were issued that additional
permits would be obtained at a later date to make up the difference in
value. However, It now appears that larger fees and charges should have
been collected when the permits were originally issued to reflect the
actual building valuation.
In order to correct
documentation which
for your facility.
Code, 1986 edition,
the discrepancy, I ask that you provide us with
reflects the true value of the permanent improvements
Section 304(b) of the State Structural Specialty
provides in part:
"...The value to be used in computing the building permit and
plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction
work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment."
Items such as the low voltage control wiring, alarm systems, and snack
bar equipment are considered a part of the permanent improvements and
should be included in your documentation for valuation.
The building permit/plan review fees as well as the Systems Development
Charge are based on the valuation of the total building improvements.
The Systems Development Charge is a one-time charge that is collected for
.
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all new buildings and commercial building additions to help offset the
cost of providing and maintaining public facilities which serve the
project, such as road widening, main sewer lines and storm drains,
traffic signals, etc. Revenues from the Gateway Mall facilities,
including Target, are allocated toward a portion of the City's share of
the public improve~ents required to serve the mall.
It has been a distinct pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with
you and your contractor on this building project. I regret to have to
present you with this matter, but I trust we will have your continued
cooperation in its resolution. If you need further clarification, please
contact ma at (5031 726~1623.
~~
Donald Moore
Construction Representative
cc. Dave Puent, Building Official
Lorne Pleger, Plans Examiner