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Home My WebLink AboutM102197 1820 Jefferson Street PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 James A. DeLeo, District 1 William S. Marlow, District 2 Richard A. Broders, District 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 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. DETERMINATIONS Christopher Schnase P.O. Box 319 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 97-29-LO PN: 951901006 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred to reduce the value of the property due to water and drainage problems. Chairman Broders noted that the property value has already been given a -15% adjustment for excess lots, however, he believes a further adjustment is needed. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the base valuation of $20,000 by an additional 1 0% (-25% total) for a new valuation of $15,000. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) Greg & Lianne Kossow 2124 Wilson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 97-33-LO PN: 948 306 403 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board agreed that based on market evidence the property value is fair and equitable. Member DeLeo moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$25,000. Vice-Chairman Marlow seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 9, 1997) Phnnp (~fiOl~RS-q 1 00 I l-ROO-R~ 1-?fi7R "'AX '.1fiOl~Rs-q~R? ipffhnrnfllrnipffpr~nn,WA1J~ BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - OCTOBER 21,1997 Page 2 Doris Loeschen P.O. Box 1803 Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 97-36-R PN: 959701206 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. It was agreed that based on market evidence the property value is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$7I,030. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 9, 1997) Joseph M. O'Connor 10165 NW Carolina Lane Bremerton, W A 98312 BOE: 97-45-R PN: 931 402 803 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board agreed that based on market evidence the property value is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$77,555. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) Albert Foster 117 East Louisa Street #251 Seattle, W A 98102 BOE: 97-43-R 97-44-R PN: 965 700 009 933 200 028 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the properties. It was agreed that the appellant did not provide any information or evidence which proves the property is overvalued. Based on sales of comparable property, the valuation is fair and equitable. Vice- Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $1,800 for parcel number 965 700 009 and $110,500 for parcel number 933 200 028. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) HarperlMcCarron Partnership 1206/1208 Water Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 97-41-C PN: 989703701 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board agreed that the property value of this parcel is too high based on the inability to use lots 2 and 4. Vice- Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the value of$513,255 ($314,500 for the land and $198,755 for the improvements) by eliminating the +10% adjustment for depth, for a new valuation of $485,755 ($287,000 for the land and $198,755 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. It was noted that no adjustment can be made for the potential contamination problem unless the appellant provides documented evidence that an environmental problem exists. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) BOARD OF EQUALIZA nON MINUTES - OCTOBER 21,1997 Page 3 James McCarron, J.e. Rowe, William Bloemker and Anne Richardson 1136 Water Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 97-42-C PN: 989 703 802 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred to reduce the improvement value by 10% due to economic obsolescence. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the value from $918,495 ($283,000 for the land and $635,495 for the improvements) to $854,945 ($283,000 for the land and $571,945 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) Dee Tour du Monde 1707 Water Street #1 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 97-47-R 97-48-R 97-50-R PN: 965 702 708 984 903 503 995200104 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of all the properties. They concurred to reduce the valuation of parcel number 965702708 due to the extremely poor condition of the property. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the improvement value by lowering the percent good factor from 61 % to 45% which reduces the total valuation from $61,235 ($26,000 for the land and $35,235 for the improvements) to $51,991 ($26,000 for the land and $25,991 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. After discussing parcel number 984 903 503 it was agreed that the value is fair and equitable. Member DeLeo moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$99,805. Vice-Chairman Marlow seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board also feels the assessment of parcel number 995200104 reflects fair market value. Member DeLeo moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$21I,675. Vice-Chairman Marlow seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 8, 1997) Meeting adjourned. Attest: 'I . &U~ ~ -;LU' J,{u-v Enn K. Lundgre:<tlerkZ~ Board Richard A. Broders, Chairman p. ,William S. Marlow, Vice-Chairman , \/ ,7 /0)/, /x'2~,rl (.t: I~>l~ ,.4,....:-.... James A. DeLeo, Member " // v