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225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
www.ci. springfield. or us
. July 9, 2007
~ER TIFIED LETTER
Tracy Skvarch
4568 Liberty Street.
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Re: Notice and Order.to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code
Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building At 843 58th
Street, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Property Owner:
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 # 17023422, Tax Lot #00214, for
reasons below, a substandard and unsafe building 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 Housing Code specifies conditions constituting a substandard
building. The following conditions include but are not limited to conditions existing at
the structure identified above, classifying it as a substandard and unsafe building.
1. 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.
2. Each dwelling shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and abathtub or
shower. Although these fixtures may be installed in the dwelling; the lack of
water service produces inadequate and unsanitary plumbing sewage facilities.
3. The Springfield Housing Code requires that every dwelling shall be provided with
electrical lighting. Due to the electrical service being disconnected at this
location, electrical lighting is not available at this time.
Section 204 (b) of the administrative Code provides procedures where the Building
Official may require vacation of the premises when cited deficiencies represent an
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immediate hazard to life, limb, property or safety of the public or its occupants. Notice is
hereby served thafthe property is being posted to be vacated by 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 13,
2007 due to the potential hazards to the occupants resulting from the above cited
. conditions. If you do not vacate the premise within the time frame specified, the City may
seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse, which may
include Municipal Court proceedings.
Once the property has' been vacated, occupancy shall not take place until the above
mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions are co~ected and approved by this office.
Any person having any record, title or legal interest in the buildi~g 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 two (2) 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.
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Guy Dixon .,. .
Electrical Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Springfield Police Department
Springfield Utility Board