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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM110601 1820 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 James A. DeLeo William S. Marlow Richard A. Broders MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2001 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 THE MINUTES Vice-Chairman Marlow moved to approve the minutes of October 17, 2001 as presented. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. ACCEPTANCE OF ASSESSMENT CORRECTION Member DeLeo moved to accept the following assessment correction agreed to by the petitioner and the Assessor's office. APPELLANT Mark Lopeman APPEAL NO. BOE 0l-44-R PARCEL NO. 901 101 000 Vice-Chairman Marlow seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. HEARING Alfred & Kathleen Jubie 182119th Drive Mukilteo, WA 98275 BOE: 01.43.R PN: 972 600 401 Mr. and Mrs. Jubie were not present. Appraiser Peter Schuck represented the Assessor's office and was sworn in by Chairman Broders. The property under appeal consists of a residential building located on a lot at 1920 31" Street, Port Townsend. The appellants stated on their petition that "We paid $17,000 for the lot on 10/6/01. We have $45,000 in material improvements (building) to date. We do not believe the tax value can be so much higher". Currently the property is assessed at $113,555 ($30,335 for the land and $83,220 for the improvements). The appellants estimate the value to be $80,000 ($20,000 for the land and $60,000 for the improvements). Phone (360)385-9100 1 1-800-831-2678 Fax (360)385-9382 jeflbocc@Co.jefferson.wa,us Board of Equalization Minutes . November 6, 2001 Page: 2 Mr. Schuck stated that this is an appeal of new construction. The appellants built a new home on the property in 2001. He explained how he valued the improvements and stated that there have been quite a few property sales in the immediate area. Portions of the appellant's property are considered "wetlands". When the City initially designated this area as wetlands, property values dramatically decreased. However, in the past, the City had approved building permits for properties in this area. Therefore, within the last year or two, the City has changed the designation of those properties which have been developed in the area. Mr. Schuck then discussed comparable property sales which support the current assessed value. Chairman Broders asked if the house is completely finished? Mr. Schuck answered that to the best of his knowledge it is complete. The appellants never stated that it was unfinished. He noted that the living quarters are on the second story, so, it is difficult to see from the outside. After reviewing all the information submitted and hearing the testimony of the Assessor's representative, Chairman Broders closed the hearing. The Board will conduct a physical inspection of the property and make a determination at a later date. Meeting adjourned. Attest: / rjL~C f{. ~i~lr!/LfA~ Erin K. Lundgren, Clerk of the BJrd JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION i5J4~~ Richard A. Broders, Chairman I ( William S, Marlow, Vice-Chairman (\...~ a .U- ~ ~es A. DeLeo, Member