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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOccupancy Unfit for Use 2009-5-22 ) t~ May 22, 2009 225 F/FTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 , (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www.ci.springfield.or.us CERTIFIED LETTER Andrew B and Nina L Doremus 85875 Fawn Hills Drive Eugene, Oregon 97405 Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building at325 So,uth 42nd Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. and Ms. Doremus: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Spr:iD.gfield Co=unity Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17023234, Tax Lot 02100, 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 substatldard buildings. The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at the structures identified above, classitYingthe~ as substandard and unsafe buildings. ' 1. Damaged roof coverings and broken windows allow for weather infiltration. Every structure shall be weather protected to protect structural components from deterioration. 2. 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. 3. The property is not currently served with electric service. Where there is electric power available within 300 feet of the building, such building shall be connected to electrical power supply; . 4. There are unprotected and open electrical junction boxes throughout the residence, along with exposed wiring. Due to the hazardous nature of these electrical violations, all wiring in the structure shall be repaired and/or replaced prior to reconnecting the electrical service. 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. The structure is currently unoccupied and i (~ Andrew & Nina Doremus . 325 S 42nd Place May 22, 2009 Page 2 the occupancy of this structure may not take place until the above mentioned unsafe and substandard conditioIlB are corrected and approved by this office. 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 or repair the structure where it is deficient, or demolish it. Section l04 of the Springfield Building Codes Administrative Code requires that the repairs must comply with the provisioIlB of the Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Specialty Codes. If the building is to be rebuilt or repaired, plans must be submitted to this office and permits obtained within 30 days of this notice. If the structure is to be demolished, appropriate permits must be obtained from this office and demolition must be started within 30 days of the date of this notice and must be completed within 60 days. 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 2 (two) days from the date of service ofthis 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 726-3666. Sinc~ /.-.7' . '\ fiY~' Robert Castile Building Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Code Enforcement Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office Springfield Police Department .