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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Office of Community & Economic Development
CERTIFIED LETTER
April 7, 1988
.Frank Smith
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Eugene, OR 974
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Subject: Hazardous Building at 8055 McKenzie Hwy. Springfield, Oregon.'
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Tax Lot #1702 36 30 00400
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NOTICE AND ORDER TO COMPLY'WITH 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 owner 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 dangerous 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.
Structural
1. Doors and/or windows are broken or unlocked allowing access to the
building interior and creating an attractive nuisance for children and
transients.
2. Portions of the existing roof and ceiling structure have been fire damaged
and require repair or replacement.
3. The rear porch structure is damaged and steps are missing or broken.
4. Deterioration is evident in the roof covering, creating a potential for
weather infiltration and damage to the interior.
225 Fifth Street . Springfield, OR 97477 ·
503/726.3753
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5. 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.
6. Wall and ceiling materials are damaged or missing inside the building,
creating the potential for weather infiltration or unsafe conditions due
to loose material.
Electrical
7. The electrical service equipment and wiring has been subjected to
excessive heat which has rendered these items incapable of providing safe
electrical power to the building. All damaged electrical equipment and
wiring shall be replaced with approved materials.
Section 202 of the Springfield Housing Code requires that structures
classified as substandard must either be repaired or demolished.
,Therefore, this is your notice that you must secure permits to either
rebuild the structure where it is deficient (Section 104 of the
. . Springfield Building Codes Administrative Code requires that the repairs
must comply with the provisions of the Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical
.and Electrical Specialty Codes), or to demolish it. If the building is to
be rebuilt, permits must be purchased and wprk 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 days , and must
be completed ,<ithin 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. The s~<er 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, Division 7 of the Oregon
Administrative Rules. Permits to rebuild or demolish can be obtained at
the Springfield Planning and Development Department, in the City
Hall/Library Building at 5th and North A Street.
If you do not take corrective action within the time frame outlined above,
the City may seek ,~ompliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal
recourse which may include Municipal Court proceedings or the City may
proceed to eliminate the hazard 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 all right
to an administrative hearing and determination in this matter.
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Please note that installation of electrical systems on property which is
intended for lease, sale or rent must be done by an electrical contractor
who is licensed by the State of Oregon.
Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Please direct
all inquiries to the Springfield Building Safety Division at 726-3759,
Sincerely,
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Don Moore
Structural Inspector
cc:
Dave Puent, Building Official
Jackie Murdoch, Associate Planner
P 329 969 962
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