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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Inspection Substandard Building 1989-11-29 -~... --"-:- '.~ ):, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PLANNING / BUILDING PUBLIC WOFli<S METFIOPOLlTAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 225 FIFTH STREET , SPRINGFiELD, OR 97477 (503) 726-3753 CERTIFIED LETTER -\.J. , , November 29,1989 , Stephani~ A. Riley 1682 Hayes Eugene, OR SUBJECT: Inspection at 570 Aspen Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Ms. Riley: The structure located at the above address~ more particular1y described as Lane Cbunty Assessor's Map & Tax Lot #1703342300500 , is for the reasons indicated below an unsafe and substandard building, as described in the Springfield Building Safety Codes Administrative Code. Lane County Assessment and Taxation records indicate that you are the owner of this property. Section 203 of the Administrative Code describes buildings which are substandard or unsafe as those which are structurally inadequate, hav~ inadequate egress, or which constitute. a potential, fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life. The following items includ~ but are not limited to conditions existing at the structure, classifying it as a substandard building: STRUCTURAL 1. Major portions of the structure were damaged by the fire warranting extensive repair or replacement. If you wish to rebuild the structure. or portions thereof which were damaged beyond repair, the 'new construction shall be in compliance with current Building Safety Code requirements, including the use of an adequate foundation. '- ,\11. ~9. ~ Fire damaged material which is no longer' tisable shall b~ removed and the site cleaned of debris. ,Materials which can be reused shall be stacked orderly on the property until they are used to rebuild the structure. All parts of the building which were structurally damaged by the fire and are still standing shall be demolished. All remaining portions shall be repaired to conform with existing Building Safety Code requirements. '2~ - -e' '--- .;.. ..,;, 2. The building is open andaccessiblet creating an attractive nuisance for children and transients. PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL 3. The plumbing/electrical systems have been extensively damaged by heat or fire and must be restored to current standards of the State Electrical/Plumbing Specialty codes. 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/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/repaired, permits must be purchased an9 work must commence within 30 days from the date of service of this Notice and Order. If the building is to b~ demolished, demolition 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 appropriate representatives of the Building Safety Division. The sewer must be capped at the property line or the septic tank must be pumped and filled bya person holding a sewage dispos~l service license as provided for in Chapter 340, Division 7 of the Oregon Administrative'Rules. Permits to rebuild or demolish can be obtained at the Springfield Planning and Building Department, in the City Hall/Library Building at 5th and North A Street. If you do not take corrective action within the time frame outlined above, the City may ~eek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal recourse which may include Municipal Court proceedings or the City may proceed to, el iminate 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 date of service of this notice and order. Failu~e to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing ,and determination is this mattet. '.' -- .L J...- :. " ,~, ,<<!'''... c.-J y. ~.-:'~/ Please submit plans to this office for the portions of the building you wish to rebuild, replace, modify or expand prior to commencing' construction on the property. Your plans will be reviewed for conformance to the applicable requirements, before the required permits will be issued. Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building Safety Division at 726-3759. Sincerely, ~v?lf~ ..;~.. ;~~, Don Moore, Building I~zPector cc: Dave Puent; Building Official Mike Hudman, Fire Marshal Tom Marx, Building Inspector ;y~, ...;' ''',,"",' .".' #669 -~ '