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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1988-09-15F,^ CITY OF SPRINGFIETD SPFlINGFIELD Office of Community & Economic Development Planning and Development Department CERTIFIED LETTER September 15, 1988 Allan Posey 1775 W. 34th Avenue Eugene, OR 97405 Subject: Hazardous Building at 1344 N. 1lth Street Springfield, Oregon. ?ax Lot #1703 26 44 05400 NOTICE AND ORDER TO COMPLY !fITH THE SPRINGFIELD BUILDING SAFETY CODES. The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as Lane County Assessor's Map & Tax Lot number, is for the reasons indicated below an unsafe and substandard building as described in the Springfield Housing Code (applicable code excerpts are attached). Lane County Assessment and Taxation records indicate that you are the oYtrner of this property. Section 203 of the Springfield Building Code Administrative Code describes buildings and structures which are substandard or unsafe as those which are structurally inadequate, have inadequate egress, or which constitute a potential fire hazard or are otherwise dangeroua to human life. Section 1001 of the Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions constituting a substandard building. The following items include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structure, classifying it as a substandard building. BUILDING 1 Use of Building: RESIDENCE Occupancy Group/Const. Type: R3IV-N Theoretical Occupant Load: N/A Structural 1. Deterioration is evident in the roof covering, creating a potential for weather infiltration and damage to the interior. 2. Exterior wall surfaces are inadequately protected from potential deterioration by the weather. Application of adequate paint coatings or 225 Fifth Street o Springfield, OR 97477 a 5031726-3753 *t" Allan Posey September 15, 1988 Page 2 other appropriate protection is required. 3. Ceiling materials are missing in some rooms exposing the interior of the building to infiltration of outside weather conditions. 4. Every dwelling unit and guest room 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. Bedrooms are deficient of heat. 5. The exterior chimney is deteriorated, with some of the masonry units dislodged or missing. 6. Doors and/or windows are broken or unlocked allowing access to the building interior and creating an attractive nuisance for children and transients. Electrieal ?. Broken or missing cover plates ryere noted on eiectrical outlets, switches and,/or junction boxes which require replacement to reduce the possibility of electrical shock or fire. Plumbing 8. The plumbing system shall be restored to proper operating condition. The continious waste (drain & trap) for the Kitchen sink is missing. BUILDING 2 Use of Building: Garage Occupancy Group/Const. Type: M\IV-N Theoretical Occupant Load: N/A Structural 1. The building wall is sagging due to inadequate or missing foundations. The wall shall be supported on an adequate foundation and damaged siding shall be repaired or replaced. Additional deficiencies may exist which could not be observed from the outside of the structure that will also require corrections to be made. Please contact this office to arrange for inspection of the building interior before commencing any repairs, or prior to allowing the building to be occupied. Section 204 of. the Building Safety Code Administrative Code requires that structures classified as substandard buildings must either be repaired or demolished. Therefore, this is your notice that you must secure permits Allan Posey September 151 1988 Page 3 to either rebuild the structure where it is deficient (Section 104 of the (BSC) requires that the repairs must comply with the provisions of the S{,ructural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Specialty Codes), or to demolish it. If the building is to be rebuiltr 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 daysrand must be completed within 60 days from the date of this notice and order. Completion means that the structure and property must be inspected and approved by the appropriate represenatives of the Building Safety Division. If one is present, the se$ter must be capped at the property line or the septic tank must be pumped and filled by a person holding a sewage disposal service license as provided for in Chapter 340, Diwision ? of the Oregon Administrative Rules. Permits to rebuild or demolish can be obtained at the Springfield Planning and Building Department, in the City Hall/Library Building at Sth and North A Street. If you do not take corrective action within the time frame outlined above, the City may seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse which may include Municipal Court proceedings or the City may proceed to eliminate the lnazard and charge the costs thereof against the property or its owners. Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from this notice and order to the Building Board of Appeals, provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the City Building Official within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this notice and order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of a1l right tc an administrative hearing and determination in this matter. If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options available to bring the building into compliance, please call us at 726-3759, Sincerely, ,zlfr,nu Don Moore Structural Inspector CCi Dave Puent, Building Official Jackie Murdoch, Code Enforcement Officer l3/{ il, /tZ- thls wlll th is Put tn ,,FI ETU B Nthe TO"onSpace the r€vsrse slde.toFailureto fortowhom address. R:it€msComplete and1 wh€n additional s€rvlces are anddoilred,3itemscomplete4.and E Express Mail lnsured coD All"'^,.- P^r*-ir-)5 W. t,J ,w A-,N- b-no4r*, oA q1.to{ 3. Article Addressed to: or agent and OATE DELIVERED. Always obtain signature of addressee 7.of Ei$ignature I x I 8. Addressee's Address (ONLY if- requested and fee paid) PS Form , Mar. 1987 * U.S.G.P.O. tgBt-1tS26O DOMESTTC RETURN RECEIPT