HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Substandard Building 2002-2-26
'.
.
.
,
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF OREGON}
} ss.
County of Lane }
~
I, Lisa Hopper, being first duly sworn. do hereby depose and say as follows:
I. I state that I am the Building Safety Supervisor in the Community Services Division, Development
Services Department, City of Springfield, Oregon.
2. I state that in my capacity as Building Safety Supervisor. I prepared and mailed the original
Certified Letter and a copy of the original certified letter which are attached to Jack Houston, 2133 Laura
Street;.Springfield, Oregon 97477 by delivering said letters at the U.S. Post Office with postage fully
prep~i.(l'thereon.
~l, )lr\?~
STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
On February 26, 2002, Lisa Hopper personally appeared before me, who acknowledged the foregoing
instrument to be her voluntary act.
~
Before me:
1--.-... ..
. ""........ .--......----
: " OFFICIAL SEAL
, BRENDA JONES
.. \ ) NOTARY PUBLIC. OREGON
". ...... COMMISSION NO. 332473
. ..- .:.:.~~~~!~-"~]
.. My Commission Expires: ~ J-1 Jt7t;I/-'
'.
.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
. SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
www.ci.springfield.or.us
CERTIFIED LETTER
February 26, 2002
Jack Houston
213 3 Laura Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
RE: Abatement of Substandard Conditions at 2133 Laura Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Houston:
The City's letter to you dated January 2, 2002 informed you that your property at the
subject 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 our office 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
correct these conditions on March 26, 2002 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.
j;.
TomMarx ~
Building Inspector
cc: 'Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Joe Leahy, City Attorney
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor
Cynthia Pappas, Development Services Director
'.
'.
.
\.'
.."~"= ~
' JA..-.. " '. .' .'
225 FIFTH STREET
- SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(503) 726-3753
. FAX (503) 726-3689
Certified Letter
January 9,2002
Jack Houston
2133 Laura.
Springfield, OR 97477
Subject: Substandard building located at 2133 Laura Street, Springfield, OR
Dear Mr. Houston,
The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as Lane County
. Assessor's Map & Tax Lot number 17033523-09800, 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 of the garage walls, ceilings, and roofhave been severely
weakened to the point of collapse due to fire damage. If you choose to repair the
structure, it must be repaired to meet Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling
Code requirements which includes providing truss engineering to our office prior
to installation.
"
2. Due to the fire, the garage structure is open and accessible and has created an
attractive nuisance. No person in charge of the property shall permit an open,
vacant structure which is attractive, dangero.us 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.
"
.
.
Section 202 of the Springfield Housing Code requires that structures classified as
substandard must either be repaired or demolished. THEREFORE, TIllS IS YOUR
NOTICE THAT YOU MUST SECURE PERMITS TO EITHER REBUILDIREP AIR
THE STRUCTURE WHERE IT IS DEFICIENT OR DEMOLISHED 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, 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 seek corrective action within the time frame outlined above, the City
may seek 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, .
~~
Tom Marx
Building Inspector N
C.C. Dave Puent
Building Official
Lisa Hopper
Building Safety Supervisor
I
'1
"
,
.
.
Page I of I
file:// A:\MVC-O 12S.JPG
01/09/2002
r.
.,
.
.
Page 1 of 1
file:// A:\MVC-O I 3S.JPG
01/09/2002