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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
A. C. DALGLEISH
DAVID G. DOUGLAS
ARCHIE BARBER, JR.
JAMES A. DE LEO
CHAIRMAN
VICE-CHAIRMAN
MEMBER
ALTERNATE
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10,1991
The Board of Equalization convened at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman AC. Dalgleish, Vice-
Chairman David G. Douglas, Member Archie Barber, Jr. and Clerk Dierdrei Keegan present.
The Board dispensed with the reading of the Minutes of previous meetings at this time.
P. W. TRAMEL
3673 MUlRFIELD DRIVE
TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA 32780
BOE: 91-041-LO
PN: 900 900 009
Robert Kingsley was present on behalf of the Assessor's office. Mr. Tramel sent a letter
notifying the Board that he would not be able to attend. Chairman Dalgleish read his petition
into the record of the hearing.
Mr. Tramel stated in his petition that based on comparable sales in his neighborhood, his
property value could not have appreciated by 75 percent in eighteen months.
Robert Kingsley was sworn in for testimony by Chairman Dalgleish. Mr. Kingsley stated
that he went on an on site inspection and he believes that a reduction in value would be
justified. He presented comparables to substantiate the values of unobstructed water views,
noting that there is an obstructed view on the subject property. The trees on Lot #10
obstruct what would otherwise be a good view. He recommended a value in the $50,000
range and suggested that a percentage adjustment to code 1141 be made. The proposed
reduction is figured at: $70,000 minus 29 percent for a total adjusted valuation of $49,700.
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 2
Petitioner's Exhibits:
# P-l: Letter received Sept. 9, 1991, stating that the lot is not selling at the
current asking price, which is less than $55,000.
Map showing comparables.
Digest of sales in Port Ludlow area.
Letter of July 1991 requesting petition forms.
Petition with attachments showing comparable sales, revaluation notice,
and sales data for Jefferson County.
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# P-4:
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Assessor's Exhibits:
# A-I:
# A-2:
# A-3:
Computer field sheet of subject property.
Neighborhood code sheet.
Sale of property a few lots south (Lot 6) from subject property, with a
good water view. The site was assessed at $70,000 and the
improvements at $217,000. The property sold for $305,000. The subject
property does not have a good water view.
Sale of property further south (Lot 15) of subject property which was
assessed at $70,000 with an excellent, unobstructed, water view. It sold
for $85,000 in December 1990.
Sale of property, Port Ludlow #2, Area 1, Lot 38. Excellent,
unobstructed, water view of property which is across the street from
waterfront homes. This lot sold for $69,950 in July 1990.
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# A-5:
The Board will conduct an on site inspection on September 23, 1991 before making a
determination.
ANNE E. SAVAGE
271 OLD OAK BAY ROAD
PORT HADLOCK, WA 98339
BOE: 91-038-R (a & b)
PN: 921 182 019 (a)
PN: 921 182 011 (b)
Chairman Dalgleish swore in Robert Kingsley and petitioner Anne Savage after explaining
the hearing process. It was noted that Anne Savage has a senior citizen's exemption on one
parcel, PN: 921 182 019 (91-038-R (a)/house on one acre), and that the remaining parcel
number, PN: 921 182011 (b), consists of a .65 acre piece of adjacent land with the driveway.
Anne Savage stated that she thinks the valuation should be dramatically reduced as there are
nothing but problems on the land. She moved to the subject property in 1979, and for the
last two years she has been unable to sleep in the house due to floods, slides, and water
running under the house. The area is also impacted by water running off the land above the
house, and a deep ravine. The trees are dying from flooding. She considers the land one
massive swamp area. Water from an area, which was clear cut above her property, has been
channeling to her land and the culverts constructed to divert the water do not work as they
appear to be dry. The problems with drainage began when the property above hers was clear
cut. Ms. Savage believes thaI the County should be accountable for the problem and should
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 3
develop a solution to the water drainage. She noted that her land does not perk. She showed
the Board and Mr. Kingsley photos of the swampy land through the seasons, "pollution"
entering her property through a natural spring, earth slides, and the effect of the excessive
water on the trees. She also exhibited photos of the clear cut land above her property and
its clay consistency. She noted that her land is porous.
Robert Kingsley noted that the drainage problem is not unique to Anne Savage's property.
Site inspections along Oak Bay Road revealed that other land owners have put trenches on
their properties to divert water. He suggested that Ms. Savage construct a ditch.
He noted, in conflict with Anne Savage's determination, that the land does perk.
Assessor's Exhibits:
# A-I:
# A-2:
# A-3:
Map of subject property area.
Computer sheet for property PN: 921 182 019 (a).
Computer sheet for property PN: 921 182 011 (b).
The Board will conduct an on site inspection on October 18, 1991 before making a
determination.
JAMES AND MARILYN MARTIN
POST OFFICE BOX 12
247 . 160TH S
SPANAWAY, WASHINGTON 98387
BOE: 91-039-LO
PN: 983 400 606
BOE: 91-040-LO
PN: 983 400-607
Chairman Dalgleish swore in Mr. Kingsley. As Mr. and Mrs. Martin were not present,
Chairman Dalgleish read their petitions into the record of the hearing.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin's petition stated that the property is only used as a campsite during
the summer and that building is prohibited as the land will not perk.
Robert Kingsley stated that he received verification that the Martin's property does not perk
and that Thompson Excavating dug perk holes which determined that the land was not suitable
for a standard system. He recommended that the Martin's request for a reduction to $3,000
per lot be granted.
The Board determined that there is no need for an on site inspection.
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 4
DETERMINATION MOTION
Vice-Chainnan Douglas moved that the valuation be reduced
to $3,000 per lot as requested and recommended. Member
Archie Barber seconded the motion that PN: 983 400 606 be
reduced from $4,500 to $3,000 and PN: 983 400 607 be
reduced from $4,500 to $3,000. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
A determination order was prepared and mailed to the petitioner.
ROBERT C. LAMBE
P. O. BOX 1167
SANffiEL, FLORIDA 33957
BOE: 91-042-R
PN: 990 603 226
Chainnan Dalgleish swore in Robert Kingsley who was present on behalf of the Assessor's
Office. As Mr. Lambe was not able to be present, Chairman Dalgleish read his petition into
the record of the hearing.
Robert Lambe stated in his petition that the raise in valuation on the assessment of the land
is 45 percent and the building 22 percent over last year. He noted that the fair market values
are decreasing in the area according to the realtors. Mr. Lambe explained that he purchased
his property two years ago for $24,000 and now it is assessed at $41,500. The current
assessed valuation is $41,500 for land and $138,300 for improvements for a total of $179,800.
He requests a reduction to $24,000 on the land and $111,000 on the improvements for a total
valuation of $135,000.
Robert Kingsley stated that Mr. Lambe received the information he will present. He noted
that the fair market value recession hasn't hit our part of the Country as it has other areas.
Mr. Kingsley explained that although sales have decreased, the ones that do occur are at
higher fair market values. Mter recalculation of the square footage of the house he came up
with 1400 instead of 1485 square feet. This does not include the basement which is 60
percent complete. He presented a new valuation of $133,000 on the improvements with the
land remaining at $41,500 ($1,500 of this amount is allocated to land improvements).
He noted that the new 1991 assessed values are right in line with sales prices.
Petitioner's Exhibits:
# P-l: Letter of July 6, 1991 requesting petition forms.
# P-2: Letter of July 6, 1991 to Assessor re: time to appeal being minimal;
and an explanation of why the valuation is wrong.
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 5
Assessor's Exhibits:
# A-I:
Letter of July 8, 1991 from Gayle Patrick of the Assessor's Office to
Mr. Lambe stating that his property had been conservatively assessed.
Computerized field sheet from before the appraisal.
Square footage change and other updates on the main floor.
Square footage change and update on basement, decks, garage, carports,
and additions.
Square footage change and updates on land and buildings; total valuation
sheet.
Calculation sheet that breaks the valuation into dollars per square foot
and allocates values for fixtures and other items.
Comparable 1, Port Ludlow #2, Area 3, Lot 29 sold for $210,000 Feb.
of 1991. The land was valued at $81,500 but it was noted that this lot
is different than the subject property's.
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The Board will conduct an on site inspection on September 23, 1991 before a determination
is made.
MELVIN S. BROOKS
RT. 4, BOX 343
CARBONDALE, ILL 62901
BOE: 91-043-LO
PN: 921 194 035
Robert Kingsley was sworn in by Chairman Dalgleish. Melvin Brooks' petition was read
into the record of the hearing in his absence.
Melvin Brooks explained in his petition that the acreage is .44 acres, not one acre and that
the view is partial to no view as the property is surrounded by trees. The property was
purchased for $1,800 on June 8, 1970 and is currently assessed at $4,000. Mr. Brooks would
like the valuation reduced to $1,400.
Robert Kingsley explained that the property does not have water and unless a well is shared,
it would be difficult to build on this parcel. Mr. Brooks was not sent the information
presented at the hearing as he did not request it on his appeal form. The lots in the area
rarely sell one at a time, usually they sell with other property (WOP). The Assessor's staff
believes that extra lots are being purchased to enable property owners to install water and
sewer systems. He stated that he is not sure if the value is fair or not.
Petitioner's Exhibits:
# P-l: Letter to Clerk dated July 3, 1991 requesting petition forms.
# P-2: July 14, 1991 letter attached to petition explaining why the valuation is
too high.
# P-3: Letter of August 20, 1991 stating that the valuation is too high.
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 6
Assessor's Exhibits:
# A-I:
# A-2:
Computer sheet on property.
Computer print out of properties sold over last three years in Sentinel
Firs.
Neighborhood Code list for Sentinel Firs.
Map of Sentinel Firs area.
# A-3:
# A-4:
The Board will conduct an on site inspection on October 18, 1991 before making a
determination.
DEE BRUECKMANN
1244 MONROE STREET
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON
BOE: 91-052-LO
BOE: 91-053-LO
BOE: 91-054-LO
BOE: 91-055-LO
98368
PN: 994 000 039
PN: 994 000 042
PN: 994 000 048
PN: 994 000 067
Dee Brueckmann and Assessment Operations Manager Jeff Chapman were both present.
Chairman Dalgleish explained the hearing process before swearing in Ms. Brueckmann and
Mr. Chapman.
Dee Brueckmann explained that there has been an increase in the value of her property, but
it is impacted by an active eagle's nest. The Department of Wildlife promised her an Eagle
Management Plan but has not come through with it yet. The expected restrictions to her
property are severe. She requested that a continuation be granted for a date in November in
order to give the Department of Wildlife time to submit the Eagle Management Plan to her,
which will determine the restrictions she will have to abide by.
Jeff Chapman had no objections to a continuation being granted.
The Board granted a continuation. The hearing will be held on Friday, November 15, 1991
at 9:30 a.m.
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Board of Equalization Minutes: September 10, 1991
Page: 7
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED BY:
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