The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutM110596 r--r~" :::.;''S' .~. 0r ! ~:'>'- j Jefferson County Board of Equalization ,~~ _ 'I~ >""_c~, TELEPHONE: 385.9100 ""I I~ ' ~~., - :l'~ i fff~ 1 ~ .';;'/1 COURTHOUSE 01' .t - '~m -. :, it P.O. BOX 1220 1'1 '_ ~'l!' '. ,. {Ii PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368 ':"1 ".y,. ~;;: J" " 'I "', '.. I ' III ... I,. I ~f:'" !,p.J~lii 1 'r,,11?,\ ~:o~" ~'~~~~~ -=- ~'f~~. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQl'iftlzATIDN' c"'='c~-'-. MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1996 William S. Marlow Richard A. Broden James A. DeLeo Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Chairman William S. Marlow called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Vice-Chairman Richard A. Broders and Member James A. DeLeo. DETERMINA nONS Paul and Carol Holt 6062 Highway 20 #52 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 96-35-R PN: 3037079 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property the Board agreed that sales indicate that mobile homes located on property and set up with utilities, increase in value over time if they are kept in good condition. As this is the case with the appellant's property the current assessment is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$20,680 for parcel number 3037079. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 25, 1996) William Robinson 4802 Slayden Road NE Tacoma, W A 98422 BOE: 96-49-R PN: 901193007 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. It was determined that based on sales of comparable property, the value is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $148,725 for parcel number 901 193 007. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 25, 1996) Larry Cohn 9833 46th Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98516 BOE: 96-51-LO PN: 002331034 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board determined that the Assessor's method of valuing the property is fair and equitable based on sales of comparable property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $38,000 for parcel number 002331 034. Member DeLeo se~nded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 25, 1996) ~.t 100% Recycled Paper BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 5,1996 Page 2 Virginia McIntyre P.O. Box 245 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 96-22-LO 96-23-LO PN: 801 045016 801 045 018 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of both parcels under appeal. It was determined that the value of parcel number 801 045 016 is consistent with similar property in the area. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's value of$38,980. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The appellant's house is located on parcel number 801045018 which is very wet and swampy. During the site inspection it was noted that there is approximately 6 inches of standing water underneath the house due to inadequate drainage. The Board agreed that the problem affects the market value and that the improvement value should be reduced by $5,000. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the improvement value to $113,380 for a new total valuation of$156,545. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 13, 1996) Edward Dupont 192 Jakeway Road Quilcene, W A 98376 BOE: 96-27-P PN: 3147111 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. Since the mobile home is currently located in a storage yard and its condition has significantly deteriorated, the Board concurred to reduce the valuation. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the valuation of parcel number 3147111 to $2,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 14, 1996) Timothy Tapping 3716 NE 130th Street Seattle, W A 98125 BOE: 96-45-LO PN: 001193007 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection the property. The inspection revealed that there is a substantial canyon or gully in the center of the property which detracts from the value. After further discussion the Board concurred to reduce the land value by 15% for topography problems. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the valuation of parcel number 00 I 193 007 to $65,450. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 25, 1996) Larry and Delphine Freiling 7900 Reche Cyn Road Colton, CA 92324-9628 BOE: 96-44-LO PN: 941500019 After reviewing all of the information submitted and conducting an inspection of the property the Board concurred that the valuation is consistent with sales of comparable property in the area. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $24,000 for parcel number 941 500019. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 26, 1996) BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 5,1996 Page 3 B. June Sinclair 390 - 7 Sisters Road Port Ludlow, WA 98365 BOE: 96-14-LO PN: 921301 007 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property the Board concurred that the property value is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$54,950 for parcel number 921 301 007. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 14, 1996) Randall Beauchamp 3436 13th Avenue W. Seattle, WA 98119 BOE: 96-25-R PN: 931 500 105 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties, conducted an inspection of the property and determined that the assessed valuation is consistent with similar property in the area. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$154,590 for parcel number 931 500 105. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 13, 1996) Thomas and Judith McCay 40 Mariner Place Port Ludlow, W A 98365 BOE: 96-24-R PN: 931 900001 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. Based on sales of comparable property the current assessment is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$201,340 for parcel number 931 900001. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 13, 1996) Donalda Porter P.O. Box 545 Mollala, OR 97038 BOE: 96-18-LO 96-19-LO PN: 954600101 954600125 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties for this motion for reconsideration and conducted an inspection of both parcels of land. The Board went further to request an opinion from the State Department of Revenue's attorney Jim Winterstein regarding the method of valuing property in multiple ownership; and look into the effects Bonneville Power Authority (B.P.A.) easements have on valuations. It was learned that property in multiple ownership must be assessed as if were owned by a single individual. This means property in multiple ownership does not negatively affect the value. Furthermore, it was discovered that B.P.A. easements do not adversely affect property values. Based on this information and comparable sales information, the Board concurred that the property value is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $62,590 for parcel number 954600101 and $187,765 for parcel number 954 600125. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 6, 1996) Beth Johnson P.O. Box 1695 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 96-52-R PN: 001 052045 As a result of the appellant withdrawing her petition after the hearing, an inspection was not conducted and the Board concurred to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$51,795 for parcel number 001052045 by motion of Member DeLeo, which was seconded by Vice-Chairman Broders, and carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 21, 1996) BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 5, 1996 Page 4 Joseph Walden 2621-32 W. Seattle, WA 98199 BOE: 96-40-R PN: 002014001 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property the Board determined that the valuation is consistent with sales of comparable property in the area. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$184,200 for parcel number 002 014 001. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 21, 1996) Patricia Farmer-Johnson 21-2 Seaview Court Port Townsend, W A 98368 DOE: 96-43-R PN: 965500009 Ralph and Jean Raymond 41-2 Seaview Court Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 96-50-R PN: 965 500 007 After reviewing all the information submitted by all the parties and conducting an inspection of the properties the Board concurred to reduce the valuations based on a recent sale. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce only the improvement values as follows: Patricia Farmer-Johnson, Parcel number 965500009; Reduce total value to $268,810 ($120,000 for the land and $148,810 for the improvements) Ralph and Jean Raymond, Parcel number 965 500007; Reduce total value to $265,860 ($120,000 for the land and $145,860 for the improvements) Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 21, 1996) The State Department of Revenue will be sent requests to reconvene the Board of Equalization for the purpose of equalizing the other units in this condominium. Meeting adjourned. Attest: ~)LC:L ~~, ~' ia/)^ A_, Erin K Lundgren, Clerk ofth;;(ar~ JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ,