HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 2006-07-03CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OREGON
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D EVELO P M ENT SERV IC ES DEPABTM ENT
July 3, 2006
CERTIFIED LETTER
Jerry Howard Nelson
2430 Lawrence
Eugene, Oregon 97405
Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code
Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1560 16th
Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Nelson:
As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division,
Building Safety, has determined that the structures located at the above referenced
location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17032531, Tax Lot 01800, 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, classiffing them as substandard and unsafe
buildings.
1. 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.
2. The properfy is not currently served with electrical service. The Housing Code
requires that each residence shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor
in all habitable rooms. The Code further states that where there is electrical
power available within 300 feet of the premises of the building, such building
shall be connected to such electrical power.
225 FIFTH STBEET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
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Jerry Nelson Howard
1560 166 Steet
July 3, 2006
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3. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or
shower. Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water
service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities.
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 hazardto life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants. Notice is
hereby served that the property is being posted to be vacated by 9:00 a.m. July 6, 2006
due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. If
you, or your tenants do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City
will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may
include Municipal Court proceedings.
Once the property has been vacated, occupancy may not take place until the above
mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office.
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 thirfy (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 726-3663.
Sincerely,
GuyDixon
Electrical Inspector
cc:Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Bill Grile, Development Services Director
Code Enforcement
Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office
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1560 16th st
Water and power was restored on 8/15/2006
Guy Dixon .
CITY OF SPR'N IELD OREGON
ST 'GFIELD
DEVE LOP M ENT S E RV IC ES DE PABTM E NT 225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
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July 3, 2006
HAND POSTED LETTER
Jerry Howard Nelson
2430Lawrence
Eugene, Oregon 97405
Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code
Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1560 16th
Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Nelson:
As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division,
Building Safety, has determined that the structures located at the above referenced
location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17032531, Tax Lot 01800, for
reasons below, substandard and unsafe buildings as described in the Springfield Building
Safefy Code Administrative Code. Lane County Assessment and Taxation records reveal
that you are the owner of this properfy.
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, classiffing them as substandard and unsafe
buildings.
1. The property is not currently served with water service. The Housing code
requires that each residence shall be provided with hot and cold rururing water
2. The properfy is not currently served with electrical service. The Housing Code
requires that each residence shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor
in all habitable rooms. The Code further states that where there is electrical
power available within 300 feet of the premises of the building, such building
shall be connected to such electrical power.
Jerry Nelson Howard
1560 16ft Steet
July 3, 2006
Page2.
3. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or
shower. Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water
service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities.
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 hazardto life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants. Notice is
hereby served that the property is being posted to be vacated by 9:00 a.m. July 6, 2006
due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. If
you, or your tenants do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City
will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may
include Municipal Court proceedings.
Once the property has been vacated, occupancy may not take place until the above
mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office.
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 726-3663.
Sincerely,
GuyDixon
Electrical lnspector
Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Bill Grile, Development Services Director
Code Enforcement
Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OREGO'V
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DEVELOP M E NT S E RVI CES DE PARTM ENT 225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-s753
FAX (541) 726-3689
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July 3, 2006
CERTIFIED LETTER
Jerry Howard Nelson
2430 Lawrence
Eugene, Oregon 97405
Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code
Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1560 16th
Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Nelson:
As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division,
Building Safety, has determined that the structures located at the above referenced
location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17032531, Tax Lot 01800, 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, classiffing them as substandard and unsafe
buildings.
1. 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
2. The property is not currently served with electrical service. The Housing Code
requires that each residence shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor
in all habitable rooms. The Code fuither states that where there is electrical
power available within 300 feet of the premises of the building, such building
shall be connected to such elechical power.
Jerry Nelson Howard
1560 16tr Street
July 3, 2006
Page2.
3. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or
shower. Although these fixtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water
service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities.
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. Notice is
hereby served that the property is being posted to be vacated by 9:00 a.m. July 6, 2006
due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. If
you, or your tenants do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City
will seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may
include Municipal Court proceedings.
Once the property has been vacated, occupancy may not take place until the above
mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions are corrected and approved by this office.
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 thirry (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 726-3663.
Sincerely,
GuyDixon
Electrical Inspector
Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Bill Grile, Development Services Director
Code Enforcement
Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office
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2. I state that in my capacity Inspector, I photographed Guy Dixon posting each portal of the
residence commonly known as 1560 16e Street, Springfield, Oregon also known as Lane County Reference
Number 17032531, tax lot 01800, the original of the attached Hand Posted Letter addressed to Jerry Nelson
Howard, 2430Lawrence, Eugene, Oregon 97405
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF OREGON)
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I, Robert Castile, being fust duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
1. I state that I am the Building Inspector for the Community Services Division, City of Springfield,
Oregon.
STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
On July 3,2006 Robert Castile personally appeared before me, who acknowledged the foregoing
instrument to be her voluntary act.
Before me:
Notary Public for
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I, Guy Dixon, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
l. I state that I am the Building Inspector for the Community Services Division, City of Springfield,
Oregon.
2. I state that in my capacity Inspector, I posted each portal of the residence commonly known as
1560 16th Street, Springfield, Oregon also known as Lane County Reference Number 17032531,tax lot
0l 800, the original of the attached Hand Posted Letter addressed to Jerry Nelson Howard, 2430 Lawrence ,
Eugene, Oregon 97405.
STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
On July 3,2006, Guy Dixon personally appeared before me, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument
to be her voluntary act.
Before me:
Notary Public for
My Commission Expires:
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I, Kaye Wilson, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
1. I state that I am the Secretary for the Community Services Division, City of Springfield, Oregon.
2. I state that in my capacity as Secretary, I prepared and mailed the attached copy of the Certified
Letter which is addressed to Jerry Nelson Howard, 2430 Lawrence, Eugene, Oregon, 97405 by both
regular and Certified Mail delivering said letters at the U.S. Post Office with postage fully prepaid thereon.
STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
On July 3,2006, Kaye Wilson personally appeared before me, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument
to be her voluntary act.
Before me:
Notary Public for
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