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Home My WebLink AboutM092999 1820 Jefferson Street PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 William S. Marlow, District.:2 Richard A. Brodet's, District 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 William S. Marlow Richard A. Broders 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. DETERMINATIONS Earl Grondahl 1448 Madison Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 99-01-R PN: 001021012 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment best reflects true and fair market value as of the assessment date. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $111,670 ($50,400 for the land and $61,270 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 3, 1999) Warner Balch & Ronald Balch 533 E. 5th Port Angeles, W A 98362 BOE: 99-32-LO 99-33-LO PN: 948 303 301 948 303 303 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred to reduce the land value by 50% based on the appraisal and wetland delineations. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the value of parcel number 948 303 301 from $104,000 to $52,000, and reduce the value of parcel number 948 303 303 from $141,000 to $70,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4,1999) Phone (360)385-9100 ! 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffbocC@co.jefferson.wa.us BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 2 Philip Fleckman & Star Leonard Fleckman 5041 Ivanhoe PI. NE Seattle, W A 98105 BOE: 99-23-R PN: 701344015 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. Appraiser Peter Schuck submitted the Assessor's recommended valuation reductions for this parcel and other parcels located in the Dabob Cove area (See attached). The valuation reductions are based on the degree of impact the lands slides have had on individual parcels. Some parcels have been physically damaged by the land slides and others are impacted by lack of road and/or beach access. Mr. Schuck explained the methodology used to determine the valuation reductions. He believes these values are supported by sales of comparable property which also do not have beach access. After further discussion it was agreed that the Board will review the information provided by Mr. Schuck before making a decision. (See later in the minutes and also minutes of August 4, 1999) Charles E. Courtney 610 Fourteenth Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 99-38-R PN: 948 303 802 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board agreed to reduce the value of the improvements by $25,000 based on changes made by the previous owner to the interior of the house which devalued the property. Vice-Chairman Broders stated that the purchase price of $243,000 for the property accurately reflects fair market value. He moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the improvement value from $206,185 to $181,185 for a new total value of$243,185. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5, 1999) Frank Cranbourne & Christy Deputy 730 Cass Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 99-13-R 99-14-LO PN: 948 304 901 948304910 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the appraisal submitted by the appellants only indicates a value for parcel number 948 304 901. The value of parcel number 948304910 was not included in that appraisal. Based on that information the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value of the property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$213,790 ($47,000 for the land and $166,790 for the improvements) for parcel number 948304901 and $30,200 for parcel number 948 304 910. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 3,1999) Tamarlee & Paul Alleva, Ben Bhatnagar 120 Pine Drive Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 99-21-R PN: 940 800 038 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value as of the January 1, 1996 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 3 assessment date. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$38,880 ($29,000 for the land and $9,880 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) Donald & Shirley Gorence 80-1 Upper Bluffs Drive Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 99-22-R PN: 965 300 039 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value as of the assessment date. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$230,950 ($50,000 for the land and $180,950 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) James & Vonna-Jean Argites 271 Pinecrest Drive Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 99-08-R PN: 965000 228 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value based on the excise tax affidavit. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$173,175 ($31,500 for the land and $141,675 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 3, 1999) Henry, T.L. & B.L. Sukert 2152 Sims Way Port Townsend, WA 98368 BOE: 99-19-LO 99-20-LO PN: 994200041 994 200 044 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. When the property was purchased by the appellants it was zoned commercial and then later rezoned residential. The Board agrees that the property has been devalued for the following reasons: the dov.'Il zoning of the property from commercial to residential; the location along Rhody Drive for residential development; and the fact that there is no city water available. In order to reflect fair market value the Board concurred to reduce the value of each parcel by 60%. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the value of parcel number 994 200 044 from $41,400 to $16,560 and reduce the value of parcel number 994 200 041 from $43,290 to $17,316. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) Thomas Currey, Agent for U.S.P.S. Deloitte & Touche 4414 N. Civic Center Plaza - Suite #101 Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3563 BOE: 99-40-C PN: 901142041 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value of the property. Vice-Chairman BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 4 Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $188,050 ($62,880 for the land and $125,170 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5, 1999) Paul Heib P.O. Box 37 Chimacum, W A 98325 BOE: 99-39-R PN: 901272 019 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. Based on the topography of the property the Board concurred to reduce only the land value by increasing the adjustment factor from -25% to -50%. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the current land value from $45,875 to $33,918 for a new total valuation of$65,803. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5, 1999) Charles Nisbet 5500 West Valley Road Chimacum, W A 98325 BOE: 99-35-R PN: 801 044012 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value of the property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$182,985 ($50,365 for the land and $132,620 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5, 1999) Bernard & Norma Jeane Hein, Trustees 9731 Stanford Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92841-4944 BOE: 99-17-R PN: 947400068 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value of the property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$127,835 ($35,500 for the land and $92,335 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5,1999) Dennis & Kay Pownall 283658 Hwy. 101 Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 99-18-LO PN: 902264013 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. It was agreed that the appellant's purchase price of $7,500 for this parcel best reflects fair market value. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the current assessment from $10,500 to $7,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 5 James & Lorraine Ray P.O. Box 116 Poulsbo, W A 98370-0116 BOE: 99-04-R PN: 995 400 002 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred to reduce only the land value by 50% due to the inability to install a septic system on the property because of wetlands and setback requirements. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the valuation from $31,185 ($30,685 for the land and $500 for the improvements) to $15,593 ($15,343 for the land and $250 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 3, 1999) Kenneth & Kim Bechtold P.O. Box 1756 Forks, WA 98331 BOE: 99-26-LO 99-27-LO PN: 802 243 002 802 243 003 After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the Board concurred to reduce the value of both parcels by 25% based on previous unsuccessful marketing. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor and reduce the value of parcel number 802 243002 from $195,465 to $146,599, and reduce the value of parcel number 802 243 003 from $89,225 to $66,919. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) Richard & Lois Conover 3321 Paradise Bay Road Port Ludlow, W A 98365 ROE: 99-41-LO PN: 984 000 302 The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property. It was agreed that the current assessment reflects fair market value based on sales of comparable properties. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $20,000. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 3, 1999) DETERMINATIONS I EQUALIZATIONS Chairman Marlow stated that the Board received five (5) separate appeals from property owners in the Dabob Cove area in Quilcene. All the appeals were based on the land slides which have occurred and severely damaged or impacted the properties in the area, thereby decreasing the property values. Since the land slides affected many more properties than just the five (5) which were appealed, the Assessor's representative Peter Schuck recommends that all the valuations of the properties in the area that have been impacted, be equalized to reflect the degree of damage sustained. Mr. Schuck previously submitted recommendations for valuation reductions. In addition to reductions in value for physical damage, he also recommends a valuation reduction of $5,000 for all the properties which were affected by the loss of beach access and a valuation reduction of $3,000 for the road access problems. Discussion ensued regarding the recommended valuation adjustments of the Assessor's representative. Most of the values are acceptable, however, the Board felt certain parcels warranted an even further reduction than recommended. The five appeals were decided as follows: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 6 Ron & Diane Desjardins 78 Beach Drive Quilcene, W A 98376 BOE: 99-24-R PN: 701 344 009 The Board conducted an inspection ofthe property and reviewed all the information submitted by both parties including the recommendation of Mr. Schuck. It was agreed to accept the recommended land value as the land slides in the area did not directly impact the appellant's property, however, they did impact the access to the beach which warrants a reduction of $5,000. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of $170,765 ($37,250 for the land and $133,515 for the improvements) and reduce the land value to $32,250 for a new total valuation of $165,765. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) Ronald & Kathryn Desjardins 74 Beach Drive Quilcene, W A 98376 BOE: 99-36-R PN: 701 344041 After conducting an inspection of the property and reviewing all the information submitted by both parties including the recommendation ofMr. Schuck, the Board agreed to accept the land value recommendation as the land slides did not directly impact this parcel, but, did have an impact on beach access. It was also agreed that a -10% adjustment will be given on the residual 11.1 acres due to the topography. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of $187,765 ($94,965 for the land and $92,800 for the improvements) and reduce the land value to $86,470 for a new total valuation of $179,270. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 5,1999) John & Leslie Hoge 775233.... Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98117 BOE: 99-25-LO PN: 701344020 The Board conducted an inspection ofthe property and reviewed all the information submitted by both parties including the recommendation ofMr. Schuck. It was agreed to accept the land value recommendation as this property was impacted due to the lack of beach and road access which warrants a reduction of $8,000. Vice- Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of $102,500 ($77,500 for the land and $25,000 for the improvements) and reduce the land value to $69,500 for a new total valuation of $94,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 4, 1999) Philip Fleckman & Star Leonard Fleckman 5041 Ivanhoe PI. NE Seattle, WA 98105 BOE: 99-23-R PN: 701344015 The Board conducted an inspection of the property and reviewed all the information submitted by both parties including the recommendation ofMr. Schuck. It was agreed to accept the land value recommendation, but, further reduce the value of the improvements by 75% because the house has to be moved. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of $205,120 ($132,250 for the land and $72,870 for the improvements) and reduce it to $91,968 ($73,750 for the land and $18,218 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See above and also minutes of August 4, 1999) BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29,1999 Page 7 Peter & Constantina Herzberg 5240 18th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105 BOE: 99-34-LO PN: 701 344 034 The Board conducted an inspection of the property and reviewed all the information submitted by both parties including the recommendation of Mr. Schuck. According to the geotechnical report, this parcel is unbuildable. It was agreed to accept the land value recommendation of $12,155. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of$171,540 and reduce it to $12,155. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See above and also minutes of August 5, 1999) EOUALIZATION: The Board agreed to accept most of the valuation adjustments recommended by the Assessor's representative Peter Schuck (See attached). Vice-Chairman Broders moved to equalize the valuations ofthe following parcels by reducing the land value by $5,000 for lack of beach access. PARCEL NUMBER 701 344 044 701 344032 701 344 026 701 344033 701 344019 70 I 344 046 701344047 701 344 050 701344051 601031005 601 031008 701344003 701 344045 701 344048 701 344049 701 344043 Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to equalize the valuations of the following parcels by reducing the land value by $8,000 ($5,000 for lack of beach access and $3,000 for road access problems). PARCEL NUMBER 701 344021 701 344040 701 344039 701 344031 701 344038 701 344 028 701 344 022 Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 Page 8 Vice-Chairman Broders stated that parcel number 701 344037 needs to be equalized to reflect the damage which resulted from the land slides. He moved to reduce the land value from $76,425 to $63,210. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Parcel number 701 344 029 needs to be equalized to reflect the physical damage to the property, the lack of beach access and the fact that it has been red tagged by the County. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to reduce the land value from $88,690 to $42,345 and reduce the improvement value from $61,760 to $15,440 for a new total valuation of$57,785. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of parcel number 701344016 and reduce the land value from $61,875 to $56,875 for a new total valuation of$65,31O. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuation of parcel number 70 I 344 017 and reduce the land value from $116,775 to $11 I ,775 for a new total valuation of$246,105. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuations and reduce the land value from $75,350 to $12,100 for parcel number 701 344014 and reduce the land value of $408,000 to $12,150 and the improvement value from $145,350 to zero for a new total valuation of$12,150 for parcel number 701344025. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the Assessor's valuations and reduce the land value from $15,000 to $1,000 for parcel number 701 344 027; reduce the land value from $66,000 to $26,400 for a new total valuation of $95,390 for parcel nurnber 701344008; and reduce the land value from $123,750 to $66,875 for parcel number 701 344010. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned. Attest: {J ~Ft Lj~ 1J4-4/LJ~ . Erin K. Lundgren, Clerk ofthtt Board - JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1--...--. -----....__. William S. Marlow, Chairman f&JJ~~ Richard A. Broders, Vice-Chairman ~Do~.&~