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Home My WebLink AboutM101701 , 1820 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 James A. DeLeo William S. Marlow Richard A. Broders 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 MINUTES Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to approve the minutes of October 16, 2001 as presented. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote, DETERMINATIONS Eric Julson Wade Johnston, Agent P.O. Box 397 Brinn on, W A 98320 BOE: 01-01-LO PN: 502213024 After careful consideration of all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the property, the Board determined that the value of the 4.6 acres should be reduced by 50% based on sales of similar properties. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor's determination of value and reduce it from $32,800 to $25,900. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24,2001) Owen C. Sawyer 1307 Moore Street, #704 Brookings, OR 97415 BOE: 01-02-R PN: 931900040 After careful consideration of all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the property, the Board determined that the current assessment accurately reflects fair market value. The Assessor's reduction of 50% for limited view is reasonable and a further reduction is not warranted. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $203,600 ($38,500 for the land and $165,100 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Phone (360)385-9100 I 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jefibocc@co,jefferson.wa,us , Board of Equalization Minutes . October 17,2001 Page 2 BMW Inv., LLC 4065 E. University #50 Mesa, W A 85205 BOE: 0l.14-LO PN: 901 084 005 The Board carefully reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of the property. Vice-Chairman Marlow stated that per the Board's request, the appellant forwarded a copy of the County's denial of their permit application to access Highway 20 which was made part of the record. It was agreed that it is highly unlikely that this property could be developed, based on the topography, access and utility problems, and the fact that it is located in a land slide hazard area. In order to address those issues which impact the market value of this parcel, it was decided that the base land value be reduced by 95%. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor's determination of value and reduce it from $90,370 to $18,070. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Leonard Zweig 3290 Kuhn Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 0l-15-R PN: 991100005 The Board carefully reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of the property. It was determined that if the property was marketed for the current assessed value, it would sell, notwithstanding, the unique design of the house or the fact that it is located in the co-housing community of RoseWind, Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $246,400 ($47,900 for the land and $198, 500 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Rose Wind, Inc.lLeonard Zweig 3290 Kuhn Stret Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 01-24-LO PN: 991100027 After carefully reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the property, the Board determined that regardless of any intrinsic value the property may have to individual members, the fact that it is a separate parcel, obligates the Assessor's office to value the property at its highest and best use according to its zoning designation. While the property is not currently being used for commercial purposes, it is zoned commercial and based on commercial property sales, the valuation is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $47,500. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Herbert & Jean Herrington 905 Franklin Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 01-19-R PN: 989 708 802 The Board carefully reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of the property. While the Board members may share many of the viewpoints and issues of concern brought up by the appellant during the hearing, those matters are of a legislative nature and therefore, should be directed to the Board of Equalization Minutes - October 17, 2001 Pa~e 3 appropriate authority. The function of the Board of Equalization is to insure property values are fair and equitable based on sales of similar property. Property in Port Townsend which is similar to the appellant's property has sold for equal or greater amounts. This indicates that the current assessment reflects fair market value and must be upheld. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $336,600 ($104,160 for the land and $232,440 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Dave & Jessie Dover 537 Jackson Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 01-28-R PN: 989710002 After carefully reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the property, the Board concurred that the evidence does not support a finding that the Assessor's valuation is substantially incorrect. The varying views of each lot do not adversely affect the value of the property as a whole parcel. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$504,535 ($267,875 for the land and $236,660 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of August 14,2001) David Johnson Heury & Joan Opel Trust 314 Prospect Avenue Port Townsend, W A 98368 BOE: 01-35-LO 01-36-LO 01-37-LO PN: 954000101 954 000 201 954 000 301 The Board carefully reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of the property. The distance between the property and utilities substantially impacts the development costs and affects the market value of the two parcels furthest from utilities. Parcel number 954 000 201 should reflect an adjustment of 10% and parcel number 954 000 301 should reflect an adjustment of20%. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $35,000 for parcel number 954 000 101; overrule the Assessor's determination of value for parcel number 954 000 201 and reduce it from $35,000 to $31,500; and overrule the Assessor's . determination of value for parcel number 954 000 301 and reduce it from $35,000 to $28,000. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24,2001) legislature Discovery View Associates W. Scott Phinney, Property Research, LTD. 1 Mount Jefferson Terrace Lake Oswego, OR 97035 BOE: 01-39-C PN: 948332903 The appellant asked that the current valuation be sustained in order to proceed with filing an appeal to the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. Based on the appellant's request and the fact that no evidence was provided to support a determination that the Assessor's valuation is substantially incorrect, Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$I,315,140 ($415,960 for the land and $899,180 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Board of Equalization Minutes . October 17, 2001 Page 4 Ross C. Budden 1218 W. Dravus Seattle, W A 98119 BOE: 01-41-R PN: 976 500 007 After carefully reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the property, the Board determined that the improvement value should be reduced by 50% based on economic obsolescence and the purchase price of the property. Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to overrule the Assessor's determination of value and reduce it from $265,960 ($109,460 for the land and $156,500 for the improvements) to $187,710 ($109,460 for the land and $78,250 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of September 24, 2001) Meeting adjourned. Attest: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION t'. J/~' 'Ovvl Il ,~L.d~~ Erin K. Lundgren, Cler of the B6ard f:JJM:~ Richard A. Broders , Chairman ! William S. Marlow, Vice-Chairman (}~ a. ~ ?!L (:%es A. DeLeo, Member