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METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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April 26, 1993
Archie and Lilith Ruff
444 B Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Subject: Illegal use of building located :at 420-424 Main Street, Springfield,
Oregon.
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Dear Mr. & Ms. Ruff:
The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as
Lane County Assessor's Map and Tax Lot Number 17033531 07500 &
07600, has been recently converted to a non-conforming and illegal use. Lane
County Assessment and Taxation records indicate that you are the owner of
this property.
A portion of the rear of the building which was previously used as a storage
area has been converted to living quarters. The Springfield Development Code
has not permitted dwelling uses on the ground floor since 1986. Our
information shows that the conversion took place within the last three to four
years. Additionally, the converted living area does not comply with various
Building Safety Code requirements which were in effect when the conversion
took place.
The following deficiencies are not limited to the Code violations that exist in
the area of the conversion:
1. No aooroved outside exit from the residence.
2. Illegal and unsafe wiring and other Electrical Code violations.
3. No fire separation between the living area and other uses in the
building.
4. Inadequate plumbing installations.
5. Inadequate bathroom ventilation.
Inasmuch as the converted use does not comply with the Codes in effect at
the time that the converted use took place and inasmuch as there are Code
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deficiencies and unsafe conditions existing in the building attendant to the
converted use, you are directed to eliminate the residential use in the building
and convert the area back to its former l,Ise as a storage area. All non-
complying Code deficiencies which were created by the conversion must be
eliminated within 30 days from the date of this letter.
If you do not take corrective action within the time limit stated above. the City
may seek compliance with the Applicable Codes through legal recourse which
may include Municipal Court proceedings.
Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Please direct all
inquiries to the Springfield Building Safety Division at 726-3759.
Sincerely,
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Donald Moore, Construction Representative
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Dave Puent, Building Official
Dennis Shew, Fire Marshal
Lisa Lindburg, 420 Main St., Springfield OR 97477
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return reuipt card, Form 3811, and attach it 10 Ihe front of tile article by means allhe gummed
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return receipt is requested, check the applicable bloeks in item 1 of Form 3811.