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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
December 29, 1999
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFlfLD. OR 97477
(541) 726.3753
FAX (541) 726.3689
Michael Marton
90072 Marcola Road
Springfield, OR 97478-9731
CE R TIFIED L E TTE I!
Re: Substandard building located at 2278 Debra St, Springfield, OR
Dear Mr. Marton:
On December 14,1997 an inspection was conducted of the structure located at the above
referenced address, more particularly described as Lane ,County Assessor's Map & Tax
Lot number 1703261102100, by representatives of Springfield's Community Services
Division. The inspection revealed three individual dwelling units loCated on the property.
The t""t'~,;/ is designated by the Springfield Deve10pmeIit COde for smgle-fami1y USe.
The Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code (,OTFDC) defines a
"Dwelling Unit" as " a single. unit providing complete independent living faciiities for
one or more persons including permancnt provisioll~ for livmg, slceping, cating, cooking
and sanitation". '
Two additional individual dwelling units have been unlawfully added at the existing
single-family residence. The alterations or modifications that occurr~ to the structures
i.e., structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing were completed without obtaining the
required permits and inspections approvals from the City. Work performed without
obtaining the required permits or inspection approvals is considered substandard and
unsafe as described in the Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code.
Because the property is designated for single-family use, the building alterations or
modifications that were done unlawfully to make the two additional individual dwelling
units, must be removed. To obtain compliance with the OtFOC and the Springfield
Development Code the following items shall be completed:
. Remove the kitchen and bathroom from the detached rear shop building.
. The kitchen located in the unit on the south end of the main hoUSe shall be
removed. The exterior framing and roof for this area shall also be removed.
. All plumbing pipes and electrical circuits installed without permits or inspections
approvals shall be removed to their point of origin.
· The main house floor plan has been modified to provide separation for the south
rental unit. The floor plan of the existing structure shall either be converted back
to its original condition or the required permits and inspection approvals shall be
obtained for this building alteration.
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Pennits for the required work must be obtained before starting the work and can be
purchased from this office. The required work must commence within 30 days and 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 al'l"VI',;ate
representatives of the Community Services Division.
If you do not take corrective action within the timeframe outlined above, the City may
seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse that 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 30 days from the d8.te of service
of this notice and order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an
administrative hearing and detenninatioil in this matter. .
If you need any further infonnation or have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact me between the hours of 8:00-9:00 a.m. or 4:00-4:30 p.m. at
726-3759.
Sincerely,
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Tom Marx
Building Inspector IV
Cc: Dave Puent, Building Official
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Coordinator