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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM080698 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 AUGUST 6, 1998 Richard A. Broders William S. Marlow James A. DeLeo Chairman Vice-Chairman Member Chairman Richard A. Broders called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. in the presence of Vice-Chairman William S. Marlow and Member James A. DeLeo. ASSESSMENT CORRECTION/PETITION WITHDRAWAL Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to accept the following assessment correction and petition withdrawal. APPELLANT Frances Wells & Esther Anderson Brian & Carol Barker APPEAL NO. BOE 98-07-LO BOE 98-39-R PARCEL NO. 983401410 701311 004 Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARINGS Robert & Kathryn Pope 4142 SW Elmgrove Street Seattle, W A 98136 BOE: 98-33-LO 98-34-LO PN: 966900199 966 900 206 Mr. and Mrs. Pope were not present. Appraiser Dennis Pownall represented the Assessor's office and was sworn in by Chairman Broders. The property under appeal consists of two lots located at the Lazy C Ranch, Division 3 off of Belgian Drive in Brinnon. The appellants stated on their petitions that a dirty mobile home has been illegally placed on the property located across the street from their property. Phone (360)385,9100 / 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jeflbocC@co.jefferson.wa.us BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 6,1998 Page 2 Photographs of the mobile home were also submitted with the petition. Due to the unsightly dwelling on the neighboring property, the appellants are requesting that the assessed land value of parcel 966 900 199 be reduced from $13,500 to $6,000 and parcel 966 900 200 be reduced from $7,500 to $5,800. Mr. Pownall stated that the property sold in June of 1995 for $14,000 prior to the appellants purchase in July of 1996 for $19,000. The land is currently valued at $7,500 for each lot which is $4,000 less than what the appellants paid for the property, Since the time ofthe appellants purchase, they have installed a septic system on the property which added a value of $6,000 (added to parcel 966 900199). Mr, Pownall then presented sales of comparable property in the area. He added that the mobile home located across the street is not illegally placed on the property. It is permitted with the Permit Center and has a legal septic system. After reviewing all the information submitted and hearing the testimony ofMr. Pownall, the Board concurred to conduct an inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Rudy & Feru Acbteuberg P.O. Box 298 Brinnon, W A 98320 BOE: 98-29-R PN: 971100206 Mr. & Mrs. Achtenberg were 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 a lot with a residence located at 130 Forest Drive in Brinnon. Mr. Achtenberg stated their taxes are excessive for the amount of services they are provided by the County. The assessment based on the view is no longer valid as the maple trees on the neighboring lots have grown up and blocked the view they once had ten years ago. One of the sales of comparable property that were used as a basis for their assessment are not comparable as the owners have a much more elaborate septic system. Their home is located approximately 100 feet from Highway 101 and the noise of traffic and the "jake brakes" from logging trucks is constant. The only time it is quiet is from 11 :00 p.m. until 1 :00 a.m. He noted that they have not made any improvements to the property and that they are unable to utilize the front of their property as the only access is through an adjacent parcel which they do not own and may not always have permission to enter. The appellants are requesting the current assessment of$140,385 ($31,500 for the land and $108,885 for the improvements) be reduced to $127,608 ($20,608 for the land and $107,000 for the improvements). Mr. Pownall presented a sales chart which was used to value the property. After discussing the comparable sales he explained that he gave all of the lots along the highway, including the appellants' property, an adjustment in value of -10% for noise. The appellants' property was also given an additional-5% for access problems. Mr. Pownall stated that the inconveniences and lack of services with living in south Jefferson County are typically reflected in the sales. After hearing the testimony of both parties, the Board concurred to conduct an inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Vice-Chairman Marlow excused himself from the meeting due to another commitment. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 6, 1998 Page 3 Keith Achtenberg 110 Forest Drive Brinnon, W A 98320 BOE: 98-32-R PN: 971100205 Mr. Achtenberg 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 a residential lot with a mobile home located at 110 Forest Drive in Brinnon. Mr. Achtenberg stated that his single-wide mobile home on the property is 30 years old. The roof leaks so he built an over-roof on it approximately eight (8) years ago. Due to the age of the mobile home he feels the value is too high. He stated his insurance company will only insure it for $8,000. There is a double-wide mobile home located on a neighboring parcel which is assessed less than his mobile home. He does not understand the reason for this, since the other mobile home is twice as big. His land value is higher than his father's lot next door which is larger and has a better view. The Assessor's worksheet indicates an additional value of$20,000 for new construction. The only new construction which has occurred within the last four years is the replacement of his deck which he did himself with trees he had cut down and milled. He is requesting the Board reduce the current assessment of $62,760 ($33,000 for the land and $29,760 for the improvements) to $35,000 ($17,500 for the land and $17,500 for the improvements). Mr. Pownall stated that the mobile home is 30 years old, however, the appellant has minimized the amount of work which has been done to improve it. The mobile home looks as if it were new. It has new double pane windows, a new rubber roof, and an elaborate roofed over area which is extremely nice. The over-roof was constructed with finished wood, sky lighting and recessed lighting. The parcel does have a view and does not have an access problem like the adjacent parcel owned by his father. He stated it would be worth more if there were a newer model mobile home on the property. The comparable sales used to value the property owned by Mr. Achtenberg's parents were also used to value Mr. Achtenberg's property. Mr. Achtenberg stated that his property is being compared to properties which have more level building sites and elaborate septic systems. He does not feel that those properties are comparable. Chairman Broders asked Mr. Pownall to explain the new construction value of$20,000? Mr. Pownall stated that it is a combination of the reduction of the effective age of the mobile home due to the remodel and the increased value of the over-roof, After hearing the testimony of both parties the Board concurred to conduct an inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Vice-Chairman Marlow returned and was present for the following hearings. Larry Melsness 7320 Sixth Avenue, Suite #6 Tacoma, W A 98406 BOE: 98-30-R PN: 802243012 Mr. Melsness was not present. Appraiser Bob Shold represented the Assessor's office and was sworn in by Chairman Broders. The property under appeal consists of approximately 11.79 acres with a mobile home BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 6, 1998 Page 4 located at 481 Snow Creek Road in Quilcene. The appellant stated on his petition that "Age of manufactured home in excess of25 years." He is requesting the Board reduce the current assessed value from $171,075 ($124,145 for the land and $46,930 for the improvements) to $144,145 ($124,145 for the land and $20,000 for the improvements). Mr. Shold stated that in reviewing this appeal it was noticed that an error had been made in the improvement valuation of the property. Apparently the value of the garage had been added twice, The correct valuation is $165,065 ($124,145 for the land and $40,920 for the improvements). The error has been corrected and the appellant was sent a new valuation statement. Mr. Shold stated that the property is located on Lake Leland, He presented sales of comparable property in the area. There are three (3) buildings on the property. The mobile with an addition, a detached garage, and an equipment shed. Vice-Chairman Marlow asked about the age of the mobile home? Mr. Shold explained that the records of the Assessor's office indicate that it is a 1976 mobile home. Chairman Broders asked how the sales presented compare to the appellant's property? Mr. Shold stated that those were the only sales available which occurred on Lake Leland. While the properties are not very comparable to the appellant's property, the sale of the properties show that there is a market for older mobile homes. At the close of the hearing the Board concurred to conduct an inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Member DeLeo excused himself from the meeting. Eugene Elfstrom & Warren Elfstrom 5807 S. 144" Street Tukwila, W A 98168-4549 BOE: 98-44-R PN: 601334017 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Elfstrom were present on their own behalf and on behalf of Warren Elfstrom. Appraiser Dennis Pownall represented the Assessor's office. After explaining the hearing process Chairman Broders swore them in. The property under appeal consists of a residential lot with a two (2) bedroom cabin located at 51 Wolf Road in Quilcene (Coyle). Mr. Elfstrom stated that they are protesting the increase of$14,000 in their property valuation based on a recent land slide which occurred on the waterfront portion of their property and the poor condition of the adjacent property. They purchased the property in order to have a vacation place. When they come here they are confronted with a trash dump next door which has been increasing in size for years. Not being from this area they are not familiar with local ordinances relating to this type of nuisance. They have been told that the County is unable to do anything about it and he wonders how bad it has to get before something can be done. How many cars are allowed on a parcel before requiring a salvage operation permit or junker license? Photographs of the neighboring property were submitted which show the problem with the neighbor's garbage. The appellants are requesting the Board reduce the assessed valuation from $50,290 ($33,000 for the land and $17,290 for the improvements) to $42,290 ($25,000 for the land and $17,290 for the improvements). Mrs. Elfstrom added that it is nothing more than a big garbage dump. There is a large ravine on the neighbor's property so any pollutants located on the property will run directly into the bay. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 6,1998 Page 5 Mr. Pownall stated that he agrees with the appellants and even discussed the problem with other property owners in the area. He explained that he made a valuation adjustment as an economic obsolescence factor of -25% to the neighboring properties due to the poor condition of lot 12. He noted that lot 12 did not receive the adjustment since they are the creators of their own environment. Mr. Pownall discussed the sales which have occurred in the area that were used to establish the base land value. After hearing the testimony of both parties the Board concurred to conduct an inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Meeting adjourned. Attest: f!J ~ ':i ~ UL ' '(:.,1~~ ~ rin K. Lun gren, Clerk 0 the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY o (OFE U I~ Richard A. Broders, Chairman J William S. Marlow, Vice-Chairman ~a~() a ~J ~es A. DeLeo, Member