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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Correspondence 2011-8-18 ". . J, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT August 18,2011 CERTIFIED AND HAND POSTED LETTER 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (541) 726-3753 FAX (541) 726-3689 Louise Mitchell P.O. Box 1535 Springfield, Oregon 97477 Re: Notice and Order to Comply With The Springfield Building Safety Code Administrative Code Relative To The Unsafe And Substandard Building at 753 Centennial, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mrs. Mitchell: 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 1703264313500,753 Centennial Springfield Oregon: forreasons 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. I. The structure is open and accessible and has created an attractive nuisance. No person in charge of property shall permit an open, vacant structure which is attractive, dangerous and accessible to children or which is used for habitation by trespassers. The structure must be secured to prevent access. 2. Damaged roof coverings and broken windows allow for weather infiltration. Every structure shall be weather protected to protect structural components from deterioration. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Section 5.002 (1)(4)(10) 4.410 and 4.416 of the Springfield City Code. Improper Storage and removal of dead organic matter and debris. Used materials. Stored, damaged and/or inoperable vehicles. 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. It is unlawful to .'- Louise Mitchell P.O. Box 1535 Springfield, Oregon 97477 August 18,2011 Page 2 park, store, leave or permit the parking or storage of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle which is in a rusted, wrecked, partially dismantled, inoperable or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, or any destruction derby vehicles or race cars or any kind, upon any public or private property within the city, unless completely enclosed within a legally permitted building that is wholly or entirely enclosed except for doors for use for ingress or egress. Nothing herein shall prohibit the storage of one (1) vehicle not in violation of other provisions of this code, where the same is screened from public view within a legally permitted building or behind a six foot (6') solid fence. Nothing herein shall prohibit the parking or storing or a licensed, operable legally parked, recreational vehicle. 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 the occupancy of this structure may not take.place until the above mentioned unsafe and substandard conditions 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 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. 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 twenty (20) 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 726-3666. Building Inspector