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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080991 n, a~;c;or, to;!,)"!, . . . JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION A. C. DALGLEISH DAVID G. DOUGLAS ARCHIE BARBER, JR. JAMES A. DE LEO CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN MEMBER ALTERNATE MINUTES A U GUS T 0 9, 1 9 9 1 The Board of Equalization convened with Acting Chairman Archie Barber, Jr., Vice- Chairman David G. Douglas, Alternate Member James A. DeLeo, and Clerk Dierdrei Keegan present. The Board dispensed with the reading of the Minutes of previous meetings at this time. VERNON & LENA HUMBER 164 SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA 94960 BOE: 91-004-PP PN: 10-11445 (1990) Deputy Assessor Robert Shold was present, but Mr. and Mrs. Humber were absent due to a request to reschedule the hearing. MOTION Vice-Chairman David Douglas moved for a change in the schedule to accommodate Mr. and Mrs. Humber as such a change also benefits the Department of Revenue and Assessor's Office staff needs. Member James DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The hearing was rescheduled for September 18, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. for the convenience of all parties involved. The Clerk was instructed to send out the appropriate notification. . Board of Equalization Minutes: August 9, 1991 Page: 2 WEATHERLY INC./BELLEVUE ROCKY BROOK HYDROELECTRIC C/O DELL KEEHN 11225 SE 6TH SUITE 100 BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 98004 BOE: 91-008-C PN: 602 282 004 Rocky Brook Hydroelectric did not have representation at the hearing as a letter stating their position was submitted. Robert Shold of the Assessor's Office was sworn in by Clerk Keegan for testimony as the Board deemed it necessary to review the agreement made between Rocky Brook Hydroelectric, the County Assessor, and Washington State. Assessment Operations Manager Jeff Chapman submitted a letter dated July 1, 1991 in which he erroneously stated the accepted change in valuation as being $544,400. Robert Shold and Jeff Chapman concurred that the agreed upon value should read $544,000 as stated in Mr. Keehn's letter. Rocky Brook Hydroelectric, Vice-President Dell Keehn (Weatherly Private Capital Inc.), sent a letter dated July 22, 1991 stating that the company is in agreement with the Assessor that the adjusted valuation of the Rocky Brook Hydroelectric facility for the 1991 assessment year should be $32,000 for the land and $512,000 for the improvements for a total assessed value of $544,000. Robert Shold recommended that the Board lower the value of improvements and maintain the . land valuation at $32,000 for a total of $544,000 as agreed upon. The Board noted that the property had been reinspected by the State appraisers in conjunction with the Jefferson County Assessor and that a reduction in valuation was anticipated due to a reduction of the anticipated water flow from the Dosewallips River which resulted in a significantly reduced projected income. The Board concurred to hold an on site inspection on September 5, 1991 before a final decision is made regarding the agreement between the State and County Assessor's and the petitioner. Exhibits: # A-I: Revaluation computer data sheet with the change in value at $1,255,000 for buildings and $32,400 for land. # A-2: Letter dated July 22, 1991 from Dell Keehn regarding acceptance of the newly agreed upon assessed value of $32,000 on land and $512,000 on the improvements for a total of $544,000. # A-3: Letter dated July 30, 1991 from Jeff Chapman regarding acceptance of the newly agreed upon assessed value of $544,000 and a post-it note attached stating that a previous letter from him had been in error and should have read $544,000 instead of $544,400 as written. # A-4: Letter dated July 1, 1991 from Jeff Chapman regarding acceptance of a valuation of $544,400 which was corrected to read $544,000. . Exhibit: # P-l: Initial exhibit attached to petition consisting of 46 pages of correspondence and financial projections and facts. . Board of Equalization Minutes: August 9, 1991 Page: 3 MARVIN & ELAINE WEBER 3741 - 143RD SW TENINO, WASHINGTON BOE: 91-011-R PN: 993 000 036 County Appraiser Robert Shold, and Petitioners Marvin and Elaine Weber were sworn in for testimony by Clerk Keegan after Chairman Barber explained the hearing process. The Seamount Estates, Division #1, Lot 35, property is located at 510 Seamount Drive in Brinnon and has a mobile home valued at $22,895. The land is valued at $11,500 for a total property value of $34,395. The petitioner requested $10,000 for the land, and $7,500 for improvements for a total of $17,500. Mr. Weber stated that he paid $24,400 to John Kelsey for the lot and the mobile home (still on wheels) complete with its contents. The only reason he felt the sales price was acceptable was because of the beach privileges. The trailer is 10 x 58 feet. A roof has been added due to leaking. The back porch has been enclosed on one side. He would like to remove the mobile home and build an "A Frame" house, but the 1968 mobile won't sell for more than $1,500, according to Chuck Hendrickson of Charlie's Trailer in Tumwater. He feels the new valuation is out of line. . Mrs. Weber stated that the mobile is a 1968 Columbian house trailer. The property was figured at $22,000 including the trailer, with an additional $2,400 for the contents. The contents included the stove, refrigerator, bedding and dishes. The only improvements made have been external paint and cleaning up the property. The mobile is only a summer home, and neither Mason nor Thurston County will permit installation of this unit in their County. The land valuation is not in question, although originally they had appealed the land value too. Robert Shold stated that he had not personally viewed this property and that it has not been viewed since October 1989. The subject property value of $22,895 placed on the improvements includes the mobile, a 288 square foot addition, 96 square feet of porch, 84 square feet of deck, 260 square feet of garage, and a 144 square foot shed. He explained that there are other structures involved in this valuation, not just the mobile. He presented two comparables to show that there have been other sales. Even in different divisions, the lots were valued the same. He stated that the appraiser graded the mobile as a low quality home because it was upgraded so much, however he feels that a lower valuation would be more equitable. Mr. and Mrs. Weber stated that Mr. Shold could be present for the on site inspection, scheduled for September 5, 1991. Exhibits: # Al Computer print out & excise tax statement # A2 Comparable 1; Lot 15 Div 2 # A3 Comparable 2; Lot 18 Div 2 # A4 Map # AS Local neighborhood code . . . . Board of Equalization Minutes: August 9, 1991 Page: 4 MYRTLE COREY 4931 DOSEW ALLIPS ROAD BRlNNON, W A 98320 BOE: 91-012-R PN: 602 302 013 Clerk Keegan swore in Ms. Corey and Robert Shold for testimony after Chairman Barber explained the hearing process. It was noted that the land valuation is at $14,425 and the improvements are assessed at $69,400 for a total of $83,825. The petition requests a reduction in the land to $9,925 and the improvements to $55,140 for a total reduction to $65,065. The property was a gift in May 1977. Myrtle Corey stated that the two main things that concern her appeal are that (1) the square footage upon which the valuation is based on is incorrect and (2) the amount of completion in the house is incorrect. The 1911 home is being remodelled. A shell has been built around the original. In 1928 there was remodelling and then in 1940 interior finish work was done. The interior hasn't changed since then. The Coreys changed windows and doors, added bedrooms, and added siding. The interior still has exposed studs and insulation and the 480 square foot basement is composed of dirt. Myrtle Corey stated that her land, compared to her neighbor's property, is valued too high. The earth is so hard that you cannot stick a shovel into it. Water runs off the three acres into one portion of the property which is now considered wetlands. Robert Shold explained that he wasn't on the appraisal the last time, but when he was there it was in a state of remodelling which was reflected at that time. He stated that the amount of square footage in the house and the percent of completion are in question and an inspection needs to be conducted to determine the appropriate valuation. Variants in the type of flooring and available second story and additional building footage need to be addressed. Exhibit: # PI Diagram of the house Exhibits: # Al # A2 # A3 # A4 # A5 Computer sheet for subject property Neighborhood code sheet Comparable #1 valuation and real estate excise tax papers Comparable #2 valuation papers Plat showing location of property in relation to com parables Myrtle Corey stated that she has no objection to the assessor being present at field inspection scheduled for September 5, 1991. . . . Board of Equalization Minutes: August 9, 1991 Page: 5 CHESTER A. BRIGGS POST OFFICE BOX 885 PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 BOE: 91-013-R PN: 989 705 802 Clerk Keegan swore in Chester Briggs and Robert Shold after Chairman Barber explained the hearing process. Mr. Briggs stated that the latest collapse of his land occurred on March 2, 1991. This collapse, along with the previous massive collapse in 1984, and the attendant local coverage and photos, has reduced the market value of the land and building. His property has become the focal point of the deteriorating bluff conditions in Port Townsend. As a result of his bluff losses it is recommended that he carry $1,000,000 in insurance. He has been told that, in terms of real estate value, he has lost $30,000 this year. The City Public Works Department has been doing ditch digging in the area which is destabilizing his property even more. As it would cost $3,000,000 to stabilize his land, it is an impossibility. Mr. Briggs stated that based on these facts he feels his valuation is excessive and that it warrants a significant reduction. Robert Shold stated that the issue is one of procedure. He asked if, since additional information has occurred since the date of sale and the last assessment, should other market activity since 1989 be taken into account as well? The Board decided that an on site inspection will take place on September 28, 1991, and that the City of Port Townsend should be consulted regarding the stabilization problems of the bluff before a determination is made. It was also noted that equalization of the bluff area may need to be considered. Exhibits: # P-l # P-2 Schedule of hearing notes presented at City Council by the petitioner Copy of letter to the City Council asking for assistance Exhibits: A-I A-2 Computer sheet for this parcel Map of Plat . . . Board of Equalization Minutes: August 9, 1991 Page: 6 There being no further business before the Board, Vice-Chairman Douglas moved for adjournment and Member James DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. DATE APPROVED: October 21. 1991 APPROVED BY: I(;'~ . (. ,,' c ij'.//d A.C.DALGL I~, CHAIRMAN ATTESTE ~~'.r)~ DAVID G. DO G S, VI -CHAIRMAN D..n~~~ ~ . ARCHIE L. BARBER, JR., ME R