2002, 05-23 Inactive Permit 99006004 LetterBUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
James L. Manson, C.B.O., Director
May 23, 2002
Mr. Rich Thornton
3109 N Girard Road
Spokane, WA 99212
RE: Inactive Permit #99006004
Dear Mr. Thornton:
A DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
We are in receipt of your letter dated May 16 and per your request will extend and
reactivate permit 99006004 for a period of six months. Please be advised, though, that
the Uniform Building Code does not allow more than one extension without repayment
of fees.
We do, however, recognize inspections every six months where substantial progress has
been made on the project during that period of time.
As such, your project has been reactivated today and will remain valid until November
22. Some time prior to November 22, you will need to contact the area building
inspector, currently George Krienke, to schedule the necessary inspections. Failure to do
so will void the permit and additional fees will be necessary at that time.
If you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact
us.
Sincerely,
Mark Holman
Assistant Director
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C: George Krienke
1026 W. BROADWAY • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260-0050
PHONE: (509) 477-3675 • FAX: (509) 477-4703 • TDD: (509) 477-7133
Date: May 16, 2002
To: James Manson
Division of Building and Code Enforcement
From: Rick Thornton
3109 N. Girard Rd.
Spokane, WA
99212
Re: Inactive Permit #99-006004
Dear Mr. Manson:
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I am writing you regarding the above referenced building permit and was advised to
address you in my attempts to make this permit active. It is my hope that the following
relevant factors will enable you to grant my request that I not be assessed any
additional reactivation fees.
My project is unique in that it is a load-bearing straw bale house. While I had help
during the initial wall -raising, the project proceeded, and will continue to proceed,
solely from my efforts.
After embarking upon this project a chronic fatigue problem seemed to present itself. I
sought the help of a doctor, who identified a sleep disorder. I underwent an operation
to remove my tonsils to treat a case of sleep apnea. While the operation introduced a
better quality of sleep, my energy levels were not improved. A second sleep -study was
conducted and another sleep disorder--narcolepsy--was identified.
Pharmacological treatment of the disorder proved unsatisfactory, so I was faced with
the fact that my physical circumstances would remain the same. The emotional
impacts, however, became the greater issue, and I have spent the last year dealing
with those.
The physical and emotional challenges I faced in the last two -plus years rendered me
unable to proceed with the project in a timely manner. I had no capacity to deal with
the demands and stresses of my project, so that is how my permit came to its inactive
status. I was under the care of Dr. Jeffrey Elmer and he can provide corroboration, if
such is required.
I know my condition is not life-threatening, Mr. Manson, but it precluded me from
leading a productive life, including proceeding with my project. I respectfully request
that my permit be made active without the incursion of any substantial fees. Thank you
for your consideration.
Sincerely,