RECEIVED MARCH 30, 2010 @ 9:17 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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TOWN OF REDDING
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
REAL ESTATE APPEALS DELIBERATIONS
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday March 19, 2010
9:00 a.m.
TOWN HALL HEARING ROOM
Present: Greg Stackpole, Chairman; Marylou Bourque; Scott Palmer
Liz Furrer, Alternate
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
The purpose of the meeting was to deliberate appeals of tax assessments for the 2009 Grand List.
44 Beeholm Road: appellant not present at hearing, no action taken.
41 Black Rock Turnpike
Total Assessment $ 498,600
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007
Residence is a vintage house on a slab foundation; listed as a crawl space where none exists.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
286 Black Rock Turnpike
Total Assessment 817,600
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 900,000
Received a 5% reduction for built in obsolescence last year.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Furrer that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
14 Charlie Hill Road
Total Assessment 1,231,800
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 1,450,000
Appellant feels that the appraisal does not fit with the character of the house.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
9 Cross Highway
Total Assessment 356,700
Revised 302,900
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007
There are 2 open building permits on this property; extensive remodeling done since purchased from the Town in 2008.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that the condition factor for the land be changed from 1.00 to .80, due to conservation easements. Carried unanimous.
11 Diamond Hill Road
Total Assessment $1,081,600
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 1,200,000
Appellant had two issues: In 2004 2 utility poles were installed, and in 2005, a transition station was put in; and a detention basin that takes up one third of the property. Appellant feels that it should be taken into account that that this detention basin is a service of drainage for the area.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
296 Ethan Allen Highway: appellant not present at hearing; no action taken
45 Great Pasture Road
Total Assessment 784,000
Revised 698,000
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 900,000
No work has been done since the appraisal, and the appraised square footage is incorrect. Incorrect information with regard to attic listed as partially finished, and a partial basement with a dirt floor.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that the grade be changed from an A+ to an A; the condition factor be changed from Very Good to Average; correct square footage for the addition from 18’ X 27’ to 17’ X 26’; correct attic from finished to unfinished. Carried unanimous.
85 Great Oak Lane
Total Assessment 336,400
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 280,500
Small amount of usable land; large amount of runoff from other properties producing swampy conditions.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
256 Umpawaug Road
Total Assessment 1,323,700
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 1,325,000
MOTION: Made by Ms. Bourque, seconded by Ms. Furrer that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
4 John Todd Way
Total Assessment 892,800
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 1,125,500
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
11 Iris Lane: Appellant not present at hearing; no action taken.
60 Mountain Road
Total Assessment $ 450,500
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007
Appellant states that there are 2 miscalculations on the assessment: space listed as office/ studio is neither. It is a Japanese teahouse, intended to be used for tea ceremonies. There is no heat or water in this structure. Also, the residence is listed as a 3 bedroom and is a 2 bedroom. There is no flat land, it is all rocky topography. Two decks are listed, and there is only one; there is a wooden walkway around the house.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
110 Mountain Road
Total Assessment 1,836,420
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 815,352
This property was purchased as a 30.2 acre parcel in September. Two acres were sold to two neighbors, and 21 acres have been committed to open space. Appellant’s opinion of FMV is the value minus the open space value.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
292 Newtown Turnpike
Total Assessment 370,600
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 350,000
This property was purchased as a foreclosure property in March 2009, with no working plumbing or electricity. The roof also needed replacing.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to change condition factor from 1.00 to .90, due to small size of lot and imposed restrictions. Carried unanimous.
72 Old Stagecoach Road
Total Assessment 498,000
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 635,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to remove shed from field card. Carried unanimous.
6 Packer Brook Road
Total Assessment 538,300
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 975,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Furrer that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
Financial Options Consulting, LLC
The appellant claims that this company is obsolete, never had a tax liability and does not have any assets. The company does have a tax identification number.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
6 Packer Brook Road
Total Assessment 2,495
The appellant states that she has no personal property subject to CGS 12-55.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
24 Packer Brook Road
Total Assessment $ 408,400
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value
Appellant requests that street index listed as 130 be lowered to 100. There is a drainage ditch that is not maintained by the town, and the property use is restricted.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
40 Peaceable Street
Total Assessment 344,800
Revised 322,300
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 300,000
Proximity of CL&P substation and large amount of ledge, making property un-usable.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to change grade of dwelling from B- to a C. Carried unanimous.
106 Peaceable Street
Total Assessment 458,500
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 460,000
Front of property has a large amount of ledge; back drops off steeply ad is wooded.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
177 Picketts Ridge Road
Total Assessment 376,200
Revised 339,500
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 390,000
Proximity of railroad racks.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to change land factor from 1.00 to .95 due to proximity of railroad tracks. Carried unanimous.
56 Portland Avenue, Unit 23: Appellant was not present at hearing; no action taken.
56 Portland Avenue, #5
Total Assessment 381,900
Revised 322,200
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 325,000
Property was purchased in 2002 and has no garage.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque for 15% functional obsolescence due to market conditions for oversized unit. Carried unanimous.
100 Redding Road
Total Assessment 90,568,060
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2009 89,000,000
Notice of penalty sent to incorrect address; late fees incurred as a result.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
5 Quarry Rock Road
Total Assessment $ 297,800
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 220,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
73 Redding Road, # 8
Total Assessment 183,590
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 90,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Mr. Palmer that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
73 Redding Road, # 113
Total Assessment 309,980
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 200,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
657 Redding Road
Total Assessment $ 656,200
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Mr. Palmer that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
Revised
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Mr. Palmer to re-deliberate the previous appeal based on comparables provided and the inequity that exists on the value of the subject property. Carried unanimous.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to change the grade on the pool house from B to C and the site index from 6 to 5. Carried unanimous.
8 Sanfordtown Road
Total Assessment 2,429
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007
Appellant states that gardening equipment has depreciated in value and the assessed value should not increase.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
86 Sanfordtown Road
Total Assessment 542,900
Revised 514,500
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 660,000
Property has no curb appeal, it is not a cape but a gambrel colonial, and the lot is inferior with a steep slop into wetlands.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque to change condition factor on primary lot from1.0 to .90 due to topography and flagged lot. Carried unanimous.
206 Umpawaug Road
Total Assessment 3,129,100
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 3,183,000
This is new construction and not ready for a certificate of occupancy. Work has stopped and the builder is waiting for a buyer. The property is 95% complete, not 98% complete.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
286 Umpawaug Road
Total Assessment $ 323,500
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 240,000
This is a vacant property assessed at more than 100%.
MOTION: Made by Ms. Bourque, seconded by Mr. Stackpole that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
49 Whortleberry Road
Total Assessment 449,100
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 615,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
72 Wayside Lane
Total Assessment 934,900
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 950,000
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
74 Black Rock Turnpike
Total Assessment 807,000
Revised 673,300
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 980,000
Severe ditch in the back of property.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Mr. Palmer to change grade from A to B. Carried unanimous.
BEECrazy, LLC: Appellant not present for hearing; no action taken.
52 Deacon Abbott Road
Total Assessment
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value 650,000
Appellant feels that the land value is too high, and that the assessments for the pool and out building are incorrect. The pool is vinyl, not concrete as indicated on the assessment; small amount of usable property.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that an inspection be done by the Assessor to inspect the pool house and ascertain correct square footage and classification. Carried unanimous.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole and second by Ms. Bourque to change the classification of the pool from concrete to vinyl; change condition from Average to Fair.
Carried unanimous.
13 Woods Way
Total Assessment 509,000
Appellants Opinion of Fair Market Value on October 1, 2007 600,000
Residence assessed higher than 5 comparable properties that all have upgrades.
MOTION: Made by Mr. Stackpole, seconded by Ms. Bourque that no change be made in the assessment. Carried unanimous.
The Board will next meet in September 2010 for hearings on motor vehicles appeals on the October 1, 2009 Grand List
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and carried unanimously at 3:30 p.m.
Submitted by vak, 3/30/10
Minutes not approved by BAA.
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