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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM102309• ok William S. Marlow 1820 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 William B. Marlow MINUTES October 23, 2009 Richard A. Broders Dave Garing Chairman Dave Garing Vice- Chairman Richard A. Broders Member Chairman William S. Marlow called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Vice- Chairman Dave Gating and Member Richard A. Broders. ASSESSMENT CORRECTIONS/PETITION WITHDRAWALS Member Broders moved to accept the following assessment corrections and petition withdrawals. Vice - Chairman Gating seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPELLANT Raymond & Roxanne Larsen Richard & Kathleen Hawn Keith & Margaret Brown, Trustees Brown Family Trust 343 Camber Lane Port Ludlow, WA 98365 APPEAL NO. BOE 09 -89 -R BOE 09 -98 -LO PARCEL NO. 948 319 201 948 303 601 BOE 09 -99 -R 948 303 602 HEARINGS BOE: 09 -53 -R PN: 969 700 019 Keith Brown was present. Appraiser Maryn Gossell represented the Assessor's office. After explaining the hearing process Chairman Marlow swore in both parties. Under appeal is the land and improvement value of property located at 343 Camber Lane, Port Ludlow. Currently, the property is assessed at $345,120 ($140,000 for the land and $205,120 for the improvements). The appellants estimate the value is $255,000 ($75,000 for the land and $180,000 for the improvements). Phone (360)385 -9100 Fax (360)385 -9382 jeftbocc&o.jefferson.wa.us Board of Equalization Minutes - October 23, 2009 Page: 2 Mr. Brown reviewed the information he presented with his appeal form. The land value of his property has increased 500% over the last 15 years. Appraiser Gossell explained to Mr. Brown that the map that was included in the packet of information provided to him was the sales chart that she prepared for the Port Ludlow area. The charted sales occurred during the four (4) years prior to the assessment date of January 1, 2007. She explained that the appellants are receiving an $8,000 credit for LP siding, however Mr. Brown indicated on his appeal that the LP siding has been replaced. When the appellant's property is reassessed as of January 1, 2011 the LP siding credit will be removed unless the Board feels an adjustment needs to made before then. The comparable sales provided by the appellants occurred after the assessment date of January 1, 2007. The Assessor's office acknowledges that the market has declined but they are not able to reassess the Port Ludlow area until 2011. She feels Mr. Brown's assessment is fair and equitable. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Marlow closed the hearing. The Board will make a determination at a later date. E. William & Patricia Stoner BOE: 09 -54 -R PN: 969 800 021 64 Twinsview Court Port Ludlow, WA 98365 E. William Stoner was present. Appraiser Maryn Gossell represented the Assessor's office. After explaining the hearing process Chairman Marlow swore in both parties. Under appeal is the land and improvement value of property located at 64 Twinsview Court, Port Ludlow. Currently, the property is assessed at $404,575 ($130,000 for the land and $274,575 for the improvements). The appellants estimate the value is $330,000 ($110,000 for the land and $220,000 for the improvements). Mr. Stoner reviewed his background as a cost analyst for Douglas Airplanes. When he first received his assessment in 2007 he noticed that some of the property prices were a little unusual so he prepared a matrix chart and met with Assessor Jack Westerman. He informed Assessor Westerman that his property has a view of the water, however it is not as good as his neighbor's view. Appraiser Gossell was asked to reinspect the appellant's property as well as neighboring lots and she determined that a reduction was warranted for a total of five (5) lots including the appellants property. Mr. Stoner stated he is confused by the wide range of cost per square foot. Some homes are newer, have custom features and cost less per square foot than his older, basic home. Board of Equalization Minutes - October 23, 2009 Page: 3 Appraiser Gossell explained that the appraisal date of this property is January 1, 2007. She feels the assessment accurately reflects the fair market value of this property. Vice - Chairman Garing asked Mr. Stoner if he feels that the assessed value was accurate as of January 1, 2007? Mr. Stoner replied that he does not. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Marlow closed the hearing. The Board will make a determination at a later date. Amberson & Mary Jane McCullough, Trustees BOE: 09 -58 -R PN: 969 700 018 Amberson & Mary Jane McCullough Trust 365 Camber Lane Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Amberson and Mary Jane McCullough were not present. Ms. McCullough attended the hearing of Keith and Margaret Brown, BOE 09 -53 -R held earlier in the day and after listening to the explanation of the assessment date (January 1, 2007) and using comparable sales data prior to that date, she informed the Board that she would not be present for her hearing. Appraiser Maryn Gossell represented the Assessor's office and was sworn in by Chairman Marlow. Under appeal is the land and improvement value of property located at 365 Camber Lane, Port Ludlow. Currently, the property is assessed at $380,020 ($140,000 for the land and $240,020 for the improvements). The appellants estimate the value is $324,000 ($119,880 for the land and $204,120 for the improvements). On the petition form the appellants wrote the following reason for appealing the valuation of their property: "We purchased our home on June 26, 2008 for $360,000 and values have dropped about 10% during the last year. I have included some Port Ludlow comparable sales in support of my estimation of the loss in value." Appraiser Gossell explained that the assessment date for the appellant's property was January 1, 2007. The prior owners appealed the assessed value in 2007 and the Board sustained the Assessor's value. The current owners purchased the property in June 2008 for $360,000. The Appellants stated on their appeal form that they have installed new carpet and kitchen counter tops costing $10,000 and bringing the total value to $370,000. The current assessment of $380,000 is fair and equitable as of the assessment date. Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Marlow closed the hearing. The Board will make a determination at a later date. Board of Equalization Minutes - October 23, 2009 Page: 4 Vice - Chairman Garing moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Broders seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ATTEST: 'Leslie R. Locke Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION L� \�William S. Marlow, Chairman Dave Gar n2, Vice- hairman vc- -J'"'i Richard A. Broders, Member