HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 August 14
JEFFERSON COUllTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
A.C. Dalgleish
David G. Douglas
Archie Barber. Jr.
James A; DeLeo
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Member
Alternate
M I NUT E S
August 14, 1985
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dalgleish. Ail members of the Boar~
David Douglas and Archie Barber and clerk Connie Barlow~were present. Minutes will
be approved at a later.date.
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BE-85-16-C thur -17-C; r.lark Litchman represented a conglomerate of ownerships of three ...,
parcels ,of land making up the Pleasant Harbor Marina. These properties have over 1400
feet,of water front with two major docks/slip areas. There are also several buildings,
swimming pool, jaccuzzi, etc. on shore. Petitioner requests consideration of assessing the
valuation on the basis of land, building and marina values rather than to base valuation
on income not forth coming. Petitioner requests reduction of valuation from $2,168,000
to $764,000 due to business failure and requested basing valuation of land on front footage
of the property. The Board requires a clarification of parcel boundaries prior to
inspection. '
BE-85-29-C: James D. Carlson petitioned for a reduction in valuation from $272,000 to
$245,000. The main issue was the valuation of the lower floor of one building which is
arranged for use as a clinical office; and wnich has been assessed on the basis of ^
business income. Washington State Department of Revenue was represented by Mr.Robert
Barnes in support of this hearing.
It was determined that Mr. Barnes of the Department of Revenue made an inspection of the
clinical area in early July, 1985, and subsequently reduced the valuation of the building
by$10,500. It was also established that the land is currently valued on the basis of a
residential use and that the cl inical use has "Conditional" zoning. Sale val ue of this
building-may be affected by the requirement for a zoning variance for the clinic area
5hb<</4-sftelclthere be a potential buyer. Board will seek clear understanding o.f zoning limitations
prior to decision.
BE-85~41~C Mr. William L Massey and Mr. White represented the petitioner. Assessor
Jack Westerman III and Washington State Department of Revenue representative Fred Mercer
supported... this hearing. The petitioner is seeking a reduction in valuation
of land from $1,044,000 to $300,000 and an increase in valuation of building from $732,000
to $800,000. '
The property in this petition is the Water Street Plaza located in the llQ8 olock
of Water Street on the water front. Several points were deemed at issue in the valuation.
.1. The valuation of land was determined on the basis of $1,000 per front footage
of waterfront. The State Appraiser, County Assessor and the Petitioner have differences
as to the exact front footage of land in the parcel. The petitioner protested that
the orientation of the building and the use of the building does not make use of the
land as "water front." Length and depth of property must be confirmed prior to decision.
, 2. Several appraisals of the property bring differing valuation between $1,776,000
and $1,466,000. .
3. Property was purchased on June 7, 1985 ata price of $1,100,000--- terms of $550,000
down and assumption of $550,000 Real Estate Contract. There is a potential that sale was
made under duress.
4. The issue was raised whether current use of open space for parking would meet
with current parking requirements of City Zoning Codes.
The Board must seek further deminsional and zoning information before inspection and
final decision on this petition.
There beiQg no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED BY x.
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.c. DALGLEIS CHAIRMAN
Prepa red by
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ARCHIE BARBER JR. 1,
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Connie O. Barlow