HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1986-04-30SPRINGFIELE,
CIIY OF SPRINGFTELD
Offrce of Community and Economic Development April 30, 1986
Ms. Scbrlet Lee
Jean Tate Real Estate
1756 lYillamette St.
Eugene, Oregon 978401
Subject: Inspection aL 736 N. sth Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Dear Ms. Lee:
I recently met with you at the above property t$ determine whether dny
requirements or restrictions of City,/State Codes would apply to the existing
conditions on the property. You were particularly concerned that the south eave
line of the building extends approximately one foot into the alley right-of-way.
You also mentioned that a potential buyer of the property may wish to alter or
add to the structure, or install site improvements, which may require approval by
the City.
With regard to the alley encroachment, the City, at the present time, has no
plans for improving the aliey. Improvements to the alley may be scheduled at the
request of a majority of the adjacent property owners, or if access should be
required by new development adjoining the alley. Removal of the encroachment
may be required in the event of such improvement, or if utility improvements are
to be made in the aiiey where the encroachment represents a hinderance or
iiability to the installing contractor or the pubiic.
The building is presently regarded as non-conforming (to codes) because it is
located on or near property lines without proper fire protection of the walls and
openings. Any proposals for buiiding improvements which will increase the
potential hazard or the number of occupants in the building will require the
non-conforming condition to be corrected.
The above property is located in the IYashburne l{istoric District of Springfield.
Although the structure is not designated as historically significantly, all proposed
improvements and alterations to the property which require a building permit will
also require review and approval by the Historical Commission, possibly involving
a public hearing. Building and site improvements may be made to the property
through the normal building permit application process at this office. Permits
are not required for decks or uncovered porches which are less than 30 inches
above the adjacent ground elevation, but fences do require a permit.
During our visit we noted that off street parking is not presently provided on
the site. The City Development Code requires two paved parking spaces for each
single family residence. However, any proposed parking spaces will be subject to
approval by the Historical Commission and must have a durable dust free surface.
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225 North 5th Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 503/726-3753
Ms. Scarlet Lee
April 30, 1986
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I hope that the above'information will serve to answer the questions that you or
a potential purchaser of the property may have. If we can be of further
assistance please call the Springfield Buiiding Safety Division aL 726-3759.
SincEreIy,
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Don Moore
Building Inspector
cc. Dave Puent, Building Official