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1820 Jefferson Street
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, W A 98368
William S. Marlow
Richard A. Broders
James A. DeLeo
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Member
Chairman William S. Marlow called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the presence of Vice-Chairman
Richard A. Broders and Member James A. DeLeo.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Broders moved to approve the minutes of August 22 and 29, 2000 as presented. Member
DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
REQUEST FOR RECONVENING
Kathy Wilson submitted a "Request for Reconvening" based on WAC 458-14-127 RECONVENED BOARDS-
AUTHORITY (1)( c) which states that Boards of Equalization may reconvene on their own authority to hear
requests or appeals concerning the current assessment year when the request or appeal is filed with the Board
by April 30 of the tax year immediately following the Board's regularly convened session and when a bona
fide purchaser or contract buyer of record has acquired an interest in real property subsequent to the first day
of July and on or before December 31 of the assessment year and the sale price was less than ninety percent of
the assessed value. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to approve the reconvening request. Member DeLeo
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
DETERMINA nONS
Vivian Lasher
P.O. Box 235
Chimacum, W A 98325
BOE: OO-OS-R
PN: 001104006
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board concurred to reduce the land value based on the obstructed view as a result of new construction directly
in front of this property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the determination of the Assessor and
reduce the valuation from $164,765 ($66,000 for the land and $98,765 for the improvements) to $152,765
($54,000 for the land $98,765 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 15,2000)
Phone (360)385-9100 / 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffbocC@co.jefferson.wa.us
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25,2000
Page 2
Peter Albrecht/Mary Lynn Anderson
P.O. Box 1026
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 00-65-R
PN: 101333007
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection ofthe property, the
Board concurred that based on sales of comparable property the current assessment reflects fair market value.
Member DeLeo moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$476,830 ($210,945 for the land and $265,885
for the improvements). Vice-Chairman Broders seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 15,2000)
Marijo Ann Molisky
450 S. Palmer Drive
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 00-72-R
PN: 939 001 207
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property.
It was determined that the current valuation reflects fair market value based on sales of comparable property.
Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$232,560 ($69,000 for the land and
$163,560 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 15,2000)
William & Ngaire Hixson
833 N. Jacob Miller Road
Port Townsend, WA 98368
BOE: 00-48-LO
00-49-R
PN: 101324017
101 324018
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board agreed that the current assessment of the property reflects fair market value based on sales of
comparable property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$100,000 for
parcel number 101 324017 and $184,245 ($145,400 for the land and $38,845 for the improvements) for parcel
number 101 324018. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also
minutes of August 15,2000)
Harold & Valerie Peacock
71 Southport Lane
Port Townsend, WA 98368
BOE: 00-69-R
PN: 901 081 030
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board concurred that the current assessment reflects fair market val ue based on comparable property sales.
Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$164,920 ($47,570 for the land and
$117,350 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 15,2000)
BOARD OF EQUALIZA nON MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Page 3
Zaki & Georgette Farid
2549 Newman Road
Saanich ton, BC V8M 1 VI
CANADA
BOE: oo-08-LO
00-09- LO
PN: 971 100336
971100335
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property.
It was agreed that a reduction in value is necessary based on the topography and building constraints of the
property. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the determination of the Assessor and reduce the value of
each parcel from $10,000 to $7,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 17,2000)
Jay & Constance Richardson
18323 17'h Street E.
Sumner, WA 98390-9452
BOE: 00-38-LO
PN: 601324009
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection ofthe property, the
Board concurred that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value. Vice-Chairman Broders
moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$84,465. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 29, 2000)
Marijane Jarboe
6607 1131h Place SE
Bellevue, W A 98006-6429
BOE: 00-35-R
PN: 954600103
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property.
It was agreed that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value based on comparable property
sales. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$91,290 ($46,800 for the land and
$44,490 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 17,2000)
Maurits Larson
4817 S. 1441h Street
Seattle, WA 98168-4137
BOE: 00-15-LO
PN: 954600121
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board concurred that a reduction in value is warranted based on usability problems. The value of the first 100
front feet will be reduced by 35%. This is in addition to the 15% reduction already given by the Assessor's
office for depth. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to overrule the determination of the Assessor and reduce the
value from $90,000 to $55,000. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 17,2000)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINlITES - SEPTEMBER 25,2000
Page 4
Richard & Alice Moser
63 Sea Breeze Lane
Port Ludlow, W A 98365
BOE: 00-43-R
PN: 998 700 025
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board concurred that based on sales of comparable property, the current assessment accurately reflects fair
market value. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$259,195 ($92,250 for the
land and $166,945 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote. (See also minutes of August 22, 2000)
John Raymond/Susann Meyer
35 Park Place Court
Port Townsend, WA 98368
BOE: 00-51-R
PN: 965 000 364
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting an inspection of the property, the
Board concurred that the Assessor's reduction in value for the problems with the "Woodruff" roofing materials
is presumed to be correct as no documented evidence to the contrary was presented. Based on sales of
comparable property in the area, the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value. Vice-Chairman
Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $240,900 ($39,700 for the land and $201,200 for the
improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes
of August 29, 2000)
Floyd & Sabine Murray
330 Elwha Bluffs Road
Port Angeles, W A 98362
BOE: 00-37-R
PN: 80t 054 002
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted an inspection of the property.
It is the Board's finding that the Assessor's office is required by law to value one (I) acre as a separate
building site, regardless of whether or not it can be sold separately. The total value ofthe property is fair and
equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$33,l85 ($12,380 for the land
and $20,805 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of August 22, 2000)
Mildred Northup
724 W. Uncas Road
Port Townsend, WA 98368
BOE: 00-42-R
PN: 902261006
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 based on
comparable sales. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$122,585 ($33,900 for
the land and $88,685 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 15,2000)
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25,2000
Page 5
Marc Mauney
3821 Cascadia Avenue. S.
Seattle, W A 98118
BOE: 00-39-R
PN: 921182012
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 $100,000 based on the substance of the geological report and the
development restrictions placed on property in landslide hazard areas. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to
overrule the determination of the Assessor and reduce the valuation from $424,545 ($351, I 00 for the land and
$73,445 for the improvements) to $324,545 ($251,100 for the land and $73,445 for the improvements).
Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 17,2000)
Joseph Pollack
RR2, Box 71 Peniel Road
Tryon, NC 28782
BOE: 00-55-R
00-56-LO
00-57-LO
00-58-LO
00-59-LO
00-60-LO
00-61-LO
00-62-LO
00-63-R
PN: 921094011
959 000 002
959 000 003
959 000 004
959 000 005
959 000 007
959 000 008
959 000 009
959 000 013
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by all the parties and conducted an inspection of the
property. It was agreed to reduce the improvement value of parcel number 921 094011. Based on the
condition, the percent "good" factor was reduced from 96% to 90%. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to
overrule the determination of the Assessor and reduce the valuation from $476,865 ($130,500 for the land and
$346,365 for the improvements) to $455,980 ($130,500 for the land and $325,480 for the improvements).
Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 22,
2000)
Based on sales of comparable properties in the area, the current assessments of the remaining parcels
accurately reflect market value. It was noted that no documented evidence was presented to support the claim
that parcel number 959 000 013 should receive the developer's discount. Without such clear, cogent, and
convincing evidence, the Assessor's office is presumed to be correct.
Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of the parcels as follows:
$47,370 for parcel number 959000002
$47,400 for parcel number 959 000 003
$46,980 for parcel number 959 000 004
$47,220 for parcel number 959 000 005
$31,515 for parcel number 959 000 007
$31,050 for parcel number 959000008
$31,200 for parcel number 959 000 009
$180,380 ($105,505 for the land and $74,875 for the improvements) for parcel number 959000013
Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.