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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Substandard Building 2006-11-6 (2) t ..i~~ . . DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www.ci.springlield.or.us CERTIFIED LETTER Garth E and Robben J'Lyons PO Box 70486 Eugene, Oregon 97401 * November 6, 2006 RE: Abatement of Substandard Conditions at 931 Kelly Blvd., Springfield, Oregon . Dear Mr. and Ms. Lyons: The City's letter to you dated May 16,2006 informed you that your property at the above address, due to the conditions listed in that letter, is a substandard building/public nuisance and must either be repaired or demolished. A copy of that letter is attached for your convenience. To date, no contact has been made with me as required in my letter to . you dated October 9, 2006 to discuss the repair or demolition of the structure. As the structure continues to be open and accessible, deteriorate and present an ever increasing hazard to the public, this is your notice that the City will begin proceedings to abate these conditions on November 16, 2006 if you do not secure the necessary demolition permit and complete the removal of the structure by this date. Costs for the demolition, debris removal, administrative costs, etc., will be charged' against the property as a lien or the property owner as a personal obligation, allowed under Section 204 of the Administrative Code of the Building Safety Codes. If you have any questions, please contact me at 726-3666. SinCerelY/' z! / ..- RObert Castile Building Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Joe Leahy, City Attorney Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Management Analyst Code Enforcement .."i" May 16, 2006 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 ~,cispringfieldor.us CER J il'lliD LETTER Garth E and Robben J Lyons PO Box 70486 Eugene, Oregon 97401 . Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 931 Kelly Blvd., Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. and Ms. Lyons: As a result ofa recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17033411, Tax Lot 04800, 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. The structural stability of most of the building components have been extensively damaged as a result of the fire. 2. Due to a fire, the structure is open and accessible and has created an attractive nuisance. No person in charge of property shall 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 protect structural components from deterioration. 4. 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. 5. 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 ....~ . . . Garth E and Robben J LYO. Substandard Building 931 Kelly Blvd May 16,2006 Page 2 organic matter and debris must be stored in covered leak proof containers and be removed a minimum of once every sev~n (7) days. 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. The structure is currently unoccupied and the occupancy of this structure may not take place until tl1e 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. The existing condition of the structure presents and immediate hazard to the community and must be boarded up at all openings immediately. 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 tl1is notice. If the structure is to be demolished, appropriate permits must be obtained from tl1is 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 (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 of this matter. Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 726-3666. Sincerely, ~~~ " ,0" f o~ ,_ Robert (Sllle Building Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Bill Grile, Development Services Director Code Enforcement - Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office Spri~gfield Police Department " ~ . ' . . 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 , FAX (541) 726-3689 www.ci.springfield.or.us CERTIFIED LETTER October 9,2006 Garth E and Robben J Lyons PO Box 70486 Eugene, Oregon 97401 RE: Substandard Structure Located at 931 Kelly Blvd, Springfield, oregon Dear Mr. and Ms. Lyons: 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, On May 23,2006, you obtained a permit to demolish the structure. In order to achieve compliance with the notice and order, the permit was to be obtained within 30 days of the date of the notice and the demolition to be completed within 60 days of the date of the notice (July 16, 2006). As of today, October 9, 2006, the deadline has passed and the structure'has not been demolished. Please contact this office within ten (10) 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 tlie 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, ~7 obert Castile Building Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Management Analyst "