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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 2016-02-23\l D ICITY OF SPRINGFIELD, O GON SPRINGFIELD %225 FIFTH STREET OREGON SPRINGFIELD, OR97477 PHONE: 541.726.3753 FAX: 541.736.1021 vvww. s p i n gf i e I d -o r. g ov DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS February 23,20t6 CERTIFIED PRE NG LETTER John Thomas Nigel Oakes 3858 Alcona Street Springfield, Oregon 97 47 8 RE: Compliance with the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative to the Unsafe and Substandard building at 3858 Alcona Street, Springfield, OR. Dear Property Owners As a result of a 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 and Parcel Number 77O23L44-01-005, for reasons below, is considered 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 Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions constituting substandard buildings. The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structure identified above, classifying it as a substandard and unsafe building. L. Each dwelling shall be provided with hot water, adequate heating facilities, proper operating ventilation equipment, and required electrical lighting. The property is not currently served with electrical services, rendering these required items inoperable. 2. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub and/or shower. Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities. The Building Official has determined the property is currently in an unsanitary and unsafe condition. ln order to become in compliance with the Springfield Housing Code and the Dangerous Building Code, the above noted items shall be corrected. Once the unsanitary and unsafe conditions have been corrected the structure shall be inspected forthe noted items and approved bythis office. Section 2O4 (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 vacated by L700, March 4,20LG due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. lf you or your tenants do not vacate the premises within the time frame specified, the City will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include M unicipal Court proceedings. Any person having record, title or legal interest in the building may appeal from this Substandard Letter, provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the Building Official within one (1) week from the date of this letter. 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. lf you have any questions, you may contact me at 541-726-1.029. Sincerely, David Bowls City of Spri eld Building Official Cc: Cindie Mott, Code Enforcement Officer Matthew Ruettgers, Current Development Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorney's Office Springfield Police Department o DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIE WORKS February 23,}Oto CERTIFIED PRE-POSTING LETTER John Thomas Nigel Oakes 3858 Atcdna Street Springfield, Oregon 97 47 B 225 SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 PH0NE: 541.726.3753 FAX:541.736.1A21 www. s p i n gfi el d -o r. gov fe 1od( 1-i o'?ov RE: Compliance with the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative to the Unsafe and Substandard building at 3858 Alcona Street, Springfield, OR. Dear Property Owners: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Cornmunity Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the stiucture located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map and Parcel Number !702314+01005, for reasons below, is considered a su6standard 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 Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions constituting substandard buildings. The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structure identified above, classifying it as a substandard and unsafe building. t. Each dwelling shall be provided with hot water, adequate heating facilities, proper operating ventilation equipment, and required electrical lighting. The property is not currently served with electrical services, rendering these required items inoperable. 2. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet lavatory, and a bathtub and/or shower, Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities. The Building Official has determined the property is currently in an unsanitary and unsafe condition. ln order to become in compliance with the Springfield Housing Code and the Dangerous Building Code, the above noted items shall be corrected. Once the unsanitary and unsafe conditions have been corrected the structure shall be inspected for the noted items and approved by this office. Sec!lq.t1_204 (hl qitle A!ryinislrative Code provldgs p1ocedLr1e..s where the Building o_fft_qr_el f_a_y ... 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 vacated by L700, March 4,zAtG due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. lf you or your tenants do not vacate the premises within the tirne frame specified, the City will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Cou rt proceedings. Any person having record, title or legal interest in the building may appeal from this Substandard' Letter, provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the Building Official within one (L) week from the date of this letter. 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. lf you have any questions, you may contact me at 541-726-LO29. Sincerely, David Bowls City of Sp Building Official Cc: Cindie Mott, Code Enforcement Officer Matthew Ruettgers, Current Development Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorney's Office Springfietd Police Department