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1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
James A. DeLeo
William S. Marlow
Richard A. Broden
MINUTES
November 15, 2004
William S. Marlow
Richard A. Broders
James A. DeLeo
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Member
Chairman William S. Marlow called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 September 20, 2004 as presented. Member
DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION VALUE
The Board reviewed the Assessor's Certificate of New Construction Value. Vice-Chairman Broders
moved to accept the Assessor's Certificate of New Construction Value for 2004 in the amount of
$93,193,090. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
DETERMINATIONS
Jim Daubenberger, III
P.O. Box 1472
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-25-LO
04-26-R
PN: 947800003
947 800 002
The Board reviewed all the information presented by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. Based on sales of comparable property, and lacking sufficient documented evidence
showing that the issues brought up by the appellant negatively affect the market value ofthis parcel, the
Board is compelled to uphold the current assessed valuation. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain
the valuation of $90,205 for parcel #947800003 (land only) and $128,005 ($88,005 for the land and
$40,000 for the improvements) for parcel #947 800 002. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 25,2004)
Phone (3601385-9100 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffbocc@Co.jefferson.wa.us
.Board.ofEqualization Minutes - November 15, 2004
Pa2e 2
WiUiam & Ngaire Hixson
24 Juan De Fuca Road
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-30-R
PN: 101324018
The Board reviewed all the information presented by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. No documented evidence was presented by the appellant showing that the market value of
their parcel is negatively affected by the eroding bluff, man-made berm, or the large house constructed on
the neighboring parcel. While the Board is sympathetic to the appellant's financial burden, State law
requires that all property must be assessed at 100% of its fair market value. Based on sales of comparable
property in the area, the Board is compelled to uphold the current assessed valuation. Vice-Chairman
Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $361,280 ($310,700 for the land and $50,580 for the
improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also
minutes of October 25,2004)
Laurence Conn & Naomi Nachun
2505 NE 57th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
BOE: 04-32-LO
04-33-LO
PN: 938 400 525
938 400 545
The Board reviewed all the information presented by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. Based on sales which have occurred in the area, and lacking sufficient documented evidence
showing that the property carmot be developed, or that a small building site negatively impacts the market
value of this property, the Board is compelled to uphold the current assessed valuation. Vice-Chairman
Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$50,000 (land only) for parcel #938400525 and
$20,000 (land only) for parcel #938 400 545. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
Paul Beck
5999 E. 1000 N.
Laporte, IN 46350
BOE: 04-37-R
PN: 939 900 020
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the
property, the Board agreed that based on sales of comparable properties in the area, the current valuation
is fair and equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the current assessed value of$108,265
($70,000 for the land and $38,265 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 11,2004)
Maxine M. Wilson, Trustee
51 Spruce Drive
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-27-R
PN: 940500014
The Board considered all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. The fact that two of the lots are bound together with the third lot has been adequately
addressed by the Assessor's office with a reduction in value of50% for the two lots which carmot be sold
separately. Based on sales of properties in the area, the current valuation ofthis parcel is fair and
equitable. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $405,310 ($105,000 for
the land and $300,310 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
B9ard.ofEqualization Minutes - November 15, 2004
Pa2e 3
Gary & Patricia Gunning
1904 West Pinto
Colbert, W A 99005
BOE: 04-38-R
PN: 940 500 073
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. According to State law all property must be valued at 100% of its fair market value. Based
on sales of comparable property in the area, the current assessed value is fair and equitable. Vice-
Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$101,620 ($65,000 for the land and
$36,620 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
(See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
Tim & Kim McGnire
152 Douglas Way
Port Townsend, W A 98368
DOE: 04-28-R
PN: 959 000 013
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the
property, the Board determined that based on sales information the current assessed value represents fair
market value. Without sufficient documented evidence showing that the appellant's concerns negatively
affect the market value of this parcel, the Board is compelled to uphold the Assessor's current valuation.
Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $284,760 ($106,505 for the land and
$178,255 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote. (See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
Richard O. & Niki Walcome
240 Airport Road
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-24-R
PN: 001 283 001
After reviewing all the information submitted by both parties and conducting a physical inspection of the
property, the Board concurred that based on sales information the current assessed value represents fair
market value if placed for sale on the open market. Without sufficient documented evidence showing that
the appellant's concerns negatively affect the market value ofthis parcel, the Board is compelled to
uphold the Assessor's current valuation. Vice-Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's
valuation of $283,925 ($109,960 for the land and $ $173,965 for the improvements). Member DeLeo
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 11,2004)
Nathan Ward
411 West Uncas Road
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-22-LO
PN: 902 264 003
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. Based on the purchase price for this property, and lacking sufficient documented evidence
showing that the appellant's concerns about water and power negatively affect the market value ofthis
parcel, the Board is compelled to uphold the Assessor's current valuation. Vice-Chairman Broders moved
to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$106,550 (land only). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote. (See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
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Board,ofEqualization Minutes - November 15, 2004
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Bob F. Newmon
P.O. Box 564
Quilcene, W A 98376
BOE: 04-05-R
PN: 502 294 023
The Board reviewed all the information submitted by both parties and conducted a physical inspection of
the property. Without sufficient documented evidence showing that the noise issue negatively affects the
market value of this parcel, the Board is compelled to uphold the Assessor's current valuation. Vice-
Chairman Broders moved to sustain the Assessor's valuation of$173,795 ($44,300 for the land and
$129,495 for the improvements). Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote. (See also minutes of October 11, 2004)
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FILING DEADLINE
William & Lorna McKinley, Trustees
50-1 Harborview Drive
Port Townsend, W A 98368
BOE: 04-40-R
PN: 964900017
The Board waived the filing deadline for the appellant and accepted their petition based on the showing of
good cause for late filing as outlined in RCW 84.40.038 (2)(b) and WAC 458-14-056 (3)(b)(i),(ii) and
(iii). The petitioners were able to provide copies of airline tickets which showed that they were absent
from the address where they would normally receive the assessment or value change notice, and were
absent for mor<;l than fifteen of the thirty days prior to the filing deadline. Vice-Chairman Broders moved
to accept the petition of William & Lorna McKinely. Member DeLeo seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned.
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Erin Lundgren, Clerk o'f'the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
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