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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080597 1820 Jefferson Street PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 \Villiam s. Marlow, District 2 Richard A. Broders, District 3 RSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES AUGUST 5, 1997 Richard A. Broders William S. Marlow James A. DeLeo Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Chairman Richard A. Broders called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Vice- Chairman William S. Marlow and Member James A. DeLeo. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to approve the minutes ofJune 4, and July 15, 1997 as presented. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING WAIVERS/ASSESSMENT CORRECTIONS The Board concurred to accept the following hearing waivers and assessment corrections. ~PPELLANT Paul & Carol Holt George & Leona Brown Walter & Diane Sohn Robin & Loretta Gohd Steve & Emily Elliott David Froines Mark & Janet Getzendaner Glerm & Charlotte Davis Dirk Eisinga, Jr. Howard T. Barnhouse Janice Jones David Carter/Geneva Austin Discovery View Assoc. Bill J. Pierce Shirley McKenzie Phone (360)385-9100/1-800-831-2678 APPEAL NO. BOE 97-01-10 BOE 97-03-LO BOE 97-04-R BOE 97-05-LO BOE 97-09-R BOE 97-13-R BOE 97-14-LO BOE 97-15-R BOE 97-16-R BOE97-17-LO BOE 97-21-R BOE 97-25-R BOE 97-26-C BOE 97-27-R BOE 97-30-P Fax (360)385-9382 PARCEL NO. 701 304 007 902361 003 931 700 203 950 101 303 977 700 063 995 500047 902 133007 902 133006 990300 101 963 000 607 701 304001 021 332 008 948 332 903 952700018 30-77022 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us - George Eberting P.O. Box 893 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 97-11-LO 97-12-LO PN: 997600 011 997600010 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGllST 5, 1997 Page 2 HEARINGS Mr. Eberting was not present. Appraiser Dennis Pownall represented the Assessor's office and was sworn in by Chairman Broders. The property under appeal consists of approximately 10 acres and is located off of Jacob Miller Road in Port Townsend. Mr. Eberting states in his appeal that both of these parcels are not suitable for septic systems and therefore, are unbuildable due to the extreme amount of water on the property 9 to 10 months out of the year. Attached to the appeal is a letter from septic system designer and installer Ralph Wilson of Wilson Michel Inc. He states in the letter that after inspecting two test holes located on the property, he does not think a conventional septic system is possible in that area since the ground water level is high and the soil is mottled. Mr. Eberting is requesting the Board reduce the current assessed value of parcel number 997 600 011 from $25,975 to $4,000 and parcel number 997 600 010 from $31,460 to $5,000. Mr. Pownall presented a map and some photographs showing the location of the appellant's property. In March of 1995 Mr. Eberting purchased 4 five acre tracts, which included an older house and barn, for $179,500. That same month he sold 3 of the five acre tracts, including the house and barn, for $210,000 and purchased two additional lots for $30,000. The individual who purchased the 3 five acre tracts from Mr. Eberting, defaulted on the loan and Mr. Eberting bought it back from the bank for $140,000 and then resold the one five acre tract containing the house and barn for $144,000. In the past this property was taxed at a lower rate for being in the agricultural program. Since the property will no longer be farmed, it was taken out of the program and is now taxed at full market value. He explained that in valuing all the five acre tracts, he assigned value to each one for having a building site and assigned a separate value to the excess acreage, making adjustments to some parcels for wet areas. The valuations are consistent throughout the area. He added that just because the property may not support a conventional septic system, does not mean that the property is unbuildable. After reviewing all the information provided by the appellants and hearing the testimony of Mr. Pownall, the Board concurred to conduct a physical inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Donald & Sylvia White 90 Bayview Lane Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 97-23-R PN: 947300022 Mr. White was present. Appraiser Bob Shold represented the Assessor's office. Chairman Broders explained the hearing process and swore them in. The property under appeal is located in the Discovery Bay Heights development at 90 Bayview Lane, Port Townsend. The appellant presented a worksheet comparing lot 19, located at 120 Bayview Lane, to his property (lot 22). He feels lot 19 is superior to his lot, as it is larger and borders a forest plot rather than another residential lot. In 1994, before purchasing their lot, the White's offered to purchase lot 19 for $300,000 and were turned down. Approximately two years later lot 19 sold for $237,000 which is clear indication that there has been a sharp decline in property values in this area. Mr. White then reviewed in detail the differences between the two properties. The White's are requesting the current assessment be reduced from $220,220 ($66,000 for the land and $154,220 for the improvements) to $169,140 ($66,000 for the land and $103,140 for the improvements). BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 5, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Shold presented sales of comparable properties located within the Discovery Bay Heights development and which occurred near the time the property was revalued. These sales indicate valuations have increased in value not decreased. Additionally, he does not believe that the improvements on lot 19 are comparable to the White's. After reviewing all the information submitted and hearing the testimony of both parties, the Board concurred to conduct a physical inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Stanislaw Lorecki 300 Loftus Road Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 97-02-R PN: 001 071 014 Mr. Lorecki was present. Appraiser Dennis Pownall represented the Assessor's office. After explaining the hearing process, Chairman Broders swore them in. The property under appeal consists of 5 acres with a storage building located off of Jolie Way in Port Townsend. Mr. Lorecki stated that unlike other properties in the area, his property is not level and due to wet/swampy conditions, has not perked. He feels an increase in value of approximately $7,000 is too high for his property and is requesting the Board reduce the current assessment from $29,290 ($27,790 for the land and $1,500 for the improvements) to $22,750 ($22,000 for the land and $750 for the improvements). Mr. Pownall presented a map outlining sales of comparable property in the area. During his assessment of the appellant's property he noticed that there is a ravine running through the property, for which he gave a -25% adjustment off the site value and excess acreage value due to topography and access problems. This parcel is unusual, making it difficult to determine the market value. However, it is $10,000 less than other five acre parcels surrounding it. At the close of the hearing the Board concurred to conduct a physical inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Meeting adjourned. Attest: . . I ( J~ ~L~~d~~; tfet ~~t~~1;~d I ~ / JEFFERSON COUNTY ~~~~IZATI~N Richard A. Broders, Chairman illiam S. Marlow,~-Chairman es A. ~~Member