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Home My WebLink AboutBuilding Correspondence 2006-02-01CITY OF SPRINGFIE LD OREGON !SPRtI"GFIELD D EV E LO P M E NT SERVI C ES DEPARTM ENT February 1,2006 HAND POSTED LETTER Randolph A and Judy E Allen PO Box 704191 Eugene, Oregon 97401 Re : Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building s at 1472 3 I st Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. and Ms. Allen: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfreld Community Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structues located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #l7023034,Taxlot 01700, for reasons below, substandard and unsafe buildings as described in the Springfield Building Safety Code Administative Code. Lane County Assessment and Taxation records reveal that you are the owner ofthis property. Section 203 of the Springfield Building Safety Code Arlministrative 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. l. 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 electical 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 roors. 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. 3. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower. Although these fxtures are installed in the dwelling, the lack of water service produces inadequate and rrnsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities. Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Official rray 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. February 3,2005 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, tle City will seek corrpliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Court proceedings. 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (tul) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www. ci. s p ri n gf i e I d. o r. u s Randolph and Judy Allen 1472 3l't Sneet February 1,2006 Page2. 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 rnatter. Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Ifyou have any questions, you may contact me at 726-3663. Electrical lnspector Dave Puent, Cornmunity Services Manager Bill Grile, Development Services Director Springfi eld Police Deparhnent Code Enforcement Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attomeys Office cc: Randolph and Judy Allen 1472 3l't Street February 1,2006 Page2. 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 Offrcial 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 deterrnination of this matter. Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Ifyou have any questions, you may contact me at 726-3663. Electrical Inspector Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Bill Grile, Development Services Director Springfield Police Departrnent Code Enforcement Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office cc: DEVELO P M E NT S ERV IC E S D EPARTM E NT October 6,2006 The substandard structure located at 1472 31't Street, Springfield, Oregon has complied with requirements from letter dated February 1,2006 from Dave Gadomski, Electrical Inspector. Power and water have been restored per Amy at Springfield Utility Board. 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www. ci. sp ri ngf ie I d. or. us UDu, Lisa Hopper Building Safety Management Analyst CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON SPR- IFIELE, e i 1* Y.' "-'+t.rt r tll-l!& fi r* i j { I I rffilqr{**r. # ..*:,,' j" * 't,a' 1 LL t* I I ',y .'.1.|'" AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE STATE OF OREGON) ) ss. Countyoflane ) I, Steve Graham being fust duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows: l. I state that I am the Plumbing Inspector for the Community Services Division, City of Springfield, Oregon. I state that in my capacity as Inspector, I photographed Dave Gadomski posting each portal of the residence commonly known as 1472 3l't Street, Spnngfield, Oregon, also known as Lane County Reference Number 17023034, Tax Lot 01700, the original of the attached Hand Posted Letter addressed to Randolph and Judy E Allen, P.O. Box 704191, Eugene, Oregon 97401 on February 1,2006. STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane On February 22,2006, Steve Graham personally before me, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary Before me: Oregon @ OFFICIAL SEAL My 2oil ( 2008 Public COMtllcqSlON N0.380103 coMMlssltrt' AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE STATE OF OREGON) ) ss. County oflane ) I, Dave Gadomski, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows: 1. I state that I am the Electrical Inspector for the Community Services Division, City of Springfield, Oregon. 2. I state that in my capacity as Inspector, I posted at each portal of the residence commonly known as 1472 3l't, Springfield, Oregon, also known as Lane County Reference Number 17023034, Tax Lot 01700, the original of the attached Hand Posted Letter addressed to Randolph and Judy Allen, PO Box 70419, Eugene, Oregon,97401 onFebruary 1, STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane OnFebruary 22t.,2006,Dave Gadomski personally before me, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his Before me:(,t for Oregon My Commission doa ( @ OFFICIAL SEAL NANCY MACHADO NOTARY PUBLIC. OREGON coMMrssroN N0.380103 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 18,2008 CITV OF SPRINGFIELD,OREGON SPRIIIGFTELE, DEVE LOPM E NT S ERVI CES DEPABTM ENT February L,2006 CERTIFIED LETTER Randolph A and Judy E Allen PO Box 704l9l Eugene, Oregon 97401 Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfreld Building Safety Code Administative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1472 31st Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. and Ms. Allen: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springheld Community Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structures located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17023034, Tax Lot 01700, 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 ofthis property. Section 203 of the Springfield Building Safety Code Administative Code classifies stuctures 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, classiSing them as substandard and unsafe buildings. l. The properly 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 sf mainlaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F. at a point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable roorus. The Code further states that where there is electrical power available within 300 feet of the pfemises of the lsilding, such building shall be connected to such electrical power. 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 unsanitar| sewage and plumbing facilifies. Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedrues where the Building Official may require vacation of the premises when cited deficiencies represent an immediate haz.zrd 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.rn February 3,2005 due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited conditions. If you, or yolr tenants do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City wifl seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may include Municipal Court proceedings. h,225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www. c i. sp ri n gf i e I d. o r. u s Irt, ,J I II' i8T:i"i#t?, Arlen Eugene, On-*gZaOf RE: 1472 31st st 4.Bestricted Delivery?(Extra Fee)1,1'+0 0EEa e u3E sEtq Domestic Return Receipt :* a. u rJ .rr t rJ 1i {-t} B,of E Agent trdifferentfromitem i?Yesaddress below:Ewo E Express MaitE Beturn tr c.o.D. Receipt for Merchandise E yes D. ls tf enter t labe0 rl02. Article (fransfer Form servisb ! tnat, ,, ,orutu_,.,-u-.,ori c. x COTWPLETE ralsseczoru ON DELIVERY SENDER:COIWPLETE THIS SECTION! I 1. 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Article Addressed to: Randolph/Judy Allen P0 Box 70491 Eugene, OR 97401 RE: 1472 31st St Article (ll.:ansfur r'?DEr, l,3qo IIEEe eE3E thlt+ 4. Restricted Delivery? Extra Fee)E Yes SE{DER: OoMPLETE rHrs sEcrroA, PS Form Domestic Return Receipt -M-1424 2. service label)