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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 2005-12-12 . . December 12, 2005 See 1487 Main Street address file for original Affidavit of Service dated December 7, 2005 for mailing certified letter and for posting structures, ~JmJ Lisa Hopper O\J Building Safety Supe~isor * j 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 www.ci.springfield.or.us December 7, 2005. CERTIFIED LETTER Patricia L Atkinson Jacqueline Crombie Corinne Rittenbach Joseph Balaty 33328 Howe Lane Creswell, Oregon 97426 Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1483, 1485, and 1487 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Property Owners: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17033632, Tax Lot 05500, 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, classifying 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 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 -. .. .1483,1485, and 14 ain'Street . December 7, 2005 Page 2: . ~ / electrical power. At the time of my inspection, numerous electrical code-violations were observed, and as a result, a complete electrical inspection of the structure will be required prior to the electrical service being reconnected. 3. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower. Although these fixtures may be installed in the dwellings, the lack of water service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and plumbing facilities. 4, Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal. Because the improper storage and disposition of waste creates a potentially serious public health hazard, dead organic matter and debris must be stored in covered leak proof containers and be removed a minimum of once every seven (7) days. 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 substandard due to the potential hazards resulting from the above cited conditions. 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. %:i el~, !. /7 , ~- ~ - . < L Dave Gadomski Electrical Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Bill Grile, Development Services Director Code Enforcement Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office Springfield Police Department 'rl :1 225 FIFTH STREET 1 SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 1.1 (541) 726-3753 Iii FAX (541) 726.3689 www.ci.springfield.or.us t December 7, 2005 J HAND POSTED LETTER Patricia L Atkinson' Jacqueline Crombie Corinne Rittenbach Joseph Balaty 33328 Howe Lane Creswell, Oregon 97426 ( Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Sprjngfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Buildings at 1483, 1485, and 1487 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Property Owners: As a result of a recent inspection, the City of Springfield Community Services Division, Building Safety, has determined that the structure located at the above referenced location, also known as Lane County Assessors Map #17033632, Tax Lot 05500, 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, classifying 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 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 . . . l'-'-~-- ---~~------~-_..- -:---:..-.- ,c.,') 3, 1485, and 14~ain Street ecember 7, 2005 . . .Page 2: -. ',;".,7 . electrical power, At the time of my inspection, numerous electrical code violations were observed, and as a result, a complete electrical inspection of the structure will be required prior to the electrical service being reconnected, 3, Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower. Although these fixtures may be installed in the dwellings, the lack of water service produces inadequate and unsanitary sewage and pluni.bing facilities, 4. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal. Because the improper storage and disposition of waste creates a potentially serious public health hazard, dead organic matter and debris must be stored in covered leak proof containers and be removed a minimum of once every seven (7) days. Section 204 (b) of the Administrative Code provides procedures where the Building Offici~l 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 substandard due to the potential hazards resulting from the above cited conditions, 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. ))~~~ Dave Gadomski Electrical Inspector cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager Bill' Grile, Development Services Director Code Enforcement Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor Joe Leahy, City Attorneys Office Springfield Police Department