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Home My WebLink AboutPermit Substandard Building 2007-3-19 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www.ci.springliefd.or.us March 19, 2007 CERTIFIED LETTER Sally L Scelson 14644 N Rock Creek Lane Haines, Oregon 97833 Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building At 5201 Forsythia Drive, Springfield, Oregon Dear Ms, Scelson: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community S~rvices Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #18020421, Tax Lot #05500, for reasons below, a substandard and unsafe building 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 Housing Code specifies conditions constituting a substandard building, The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at' the structure identified above, classifying it as a substandard and unsafe building, 1. The above referenced location is occupied and currently without permanent electrical service, The occupants are supplying electrical service to the unit by use of an extension cord from 5195 Forsythia Drive, The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code states in Article 210.25 "Branch circuits in dwelling units shall supply only loads within that dwelling unit or loads associated only with that dwelling unit." By using electrical power from another unit, both units are in violation and the use of the extension cord shall cease immediately, -Where there is electric power available within 300 feet of the building, such building shall be connected to electrical power supply. 2, 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. ~.' .> " Substandard Building 5201 Forsythia Drive March 19,2007 Page 2, 3, The Springfield Housing Code requires that every dwelling shall be provided with electrical lighting, Due to the electrical service being disconnected at this location, electrical lighting is not available at this time, 4, Section 5.002 (1)(4)(10) 4,410 and 4.416 of the Springfield City Code. Improper Storage and removal of dead organic matter and debris, Used materials. Stored, damaged and/or inoperable vehicles, Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal. Because the improper storage and disposition of waste creates a potentially serious public health hazard, dead organic matter and debris must be stored in covered leak proof containers and be removed a minimum of once every,seven (7) days, It is unlawful to park, store, leave or pennit the parking or storage of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle which is in a , rusted, wrecked, partially dismantled, inoperable or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, or any destruction derby vehicles or race cars or any kind, upon any public' or private property within the city, unless completely enclosed within a legally pennitted building that is wholly or entirely enclosed except for doors for use for ingress or egress, Nothing herein shall prohibit the storage of one (1) vehicle not in violation of other provisions of this code, where the same is screened from public view within a legally pennitted building or behind a six foot (6') solid fence, Nothing herein shall prohibit the parking or storing or a licensed, operable legally parked, recreational vehicle, Section 204 (b) of the administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Official may require vacation of the 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 a,m, Friday, March 23, 2007 due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions, If you do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City may seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Court proceedings. ~ Once the property has been vacated, occupancy shall not take place until the above mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office, 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 Building Official within two (2) 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' an'a detennination of this matter, " . Substandard Building 5201 Forsythia Drive March 19,2007 Page 2, Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated, If you have any questions, you may contact me at 726-3663, Sincerely, . J-e,v'L r Guy Dixon '---/--:::r- 0 ' ~ Electrical Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager ' Springfield Police Department Springfield Utility Board Donald and Dorothy Smith 5195 Forsythia Springfield, Oregon 97478 . . _.......J...:J~:'H J.C1,:U~. '.'J:'~I1'J. -EVELOPMENT SERVICES ~25 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 " . -- - -.-- --~._--.,- . ~ I ~ .~ ~~ , EUGENE. "...- .~ 19 MAR 2007. r----- ,. '__F'O) "'" vNAR' L:u~::::p I ~ ~LE r .,', ----../10, 0 f:o -.....: '1$ ". r- Sue,., 1'/'/,-1 , "OD'i'o - ..:J!i,./1 VUAlr'> _ t"J t::0SE:D 1C", ""1- 'c:~p 1---- './ r-- ' " ~~"Iy.'" - ---i RL' .- -. - U'''ICI." "'''IJS''D _ 7.._ ~Iy) ~ --".., AD t::.. .. 11;;:/+,10 OJ).... --I VI, "SD 'i:;:3~ ,',r) .Va.,. . ('vIAll. A 1(,'/01,}. . 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