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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_09_23 BOER MINUTES DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 MINUTES Board of Equalization and Review Date: September 23, 2021 Board Members Present: Hunter Beattie, Chair Ryan Petrone,Alternate Barbara Levine,Regular Staff Members Present: Steven"Chad"Phillips,Deputy Tax Assessor Roger Gunn, Real Property Appraisal Manager Shavonda McLean,Appraiser Heidi Whetzel,Appraiser Christy Carden,Business Personal Property Appraiser Scherri McCray,Business Officer SCHEDULE: 9788046427 Christie Adisa Appearing 9831509704 John Silva Appearing 9825885266 Clarence Hill Not Appearing 9834094915 Doug Westbrook Not Appearing 9835006065 Doug Westbrook Not Appearing 9834189593 Doug Westbrook Not Appearing 9834093602 Doug Westbrook Not Appearing 9825786427 Mary Anne Valch Appearing Chair Hunter Beattie called the meeting to order at 1:00PM. ADISA PIN 9788046427 Christie Adisa appeared before the Board to appeal the County's denial of Elderly or Disabled Exclusion. A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9788046427 Appeal 9788046427 County The appellant is requesting that the Board grant the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion citing the fact that there was a mix up in the name of the owner of that property. Appellant has requested a correction of this longstanding clerical error and that the name on the property be changed to reflect that of the appellants. Ms.Adisa claims that she lives at 112 Cole Street, Chapel Hill. The appellant states that the adjacent property is owned by a distant relative who maintains it as a rental property. DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 Shavonda McLean presented evidence and represented the County. Ms.McLean stated that the appellant is not the owner on record,as of January 1, for the subject property. The subject property is located at 112 Cole Street, Chapel Hill. According to Michael Burton, from the Orange County Land Records Division, the adjacent property, 108 Cole Street, Chapel Hill, shows the owner of this property as being the appellant. This is a legal issue that will need to be rectified by the appellant and an attorney. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County.After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to uphold the denial for homestead exemption because the appellant does not own the property. Mr.Meyers seconded the motion and the motion carried. Ms. Levine did not agree with the motion. Yes: 2 Noes: 1 SILVA PIN 9831509704 John Silva appeared before the Board to appeal the valuation of an eleven-acre property located at 7205 Thunder Mountain Road,Efland. The current tax value assigned to the property by Orange County is $665,500.A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9831509704 Appeal 9831509704 County The appellant's opinion of value is $458,100. The appellant states that the building value should be $330,000 based on the interior and exterior conditions and age.Furthermore,the appellant states the other structures on Thunder Mountain Road have been rebuilt or renovated and they are assessed lower that the subject property. Mr. Silva added that the land is at a slope and there is a constant overflow of water from the creek that runs through the property. Heidi Whetzel presented evidence and represented the County. Ms. Whetzel reviewed the subject property and other comparable properties on 8/30/2021. The site visit concluded that the structure appeared to be in average condition for the actual year built on the County's property record card. Ms. Whetzel stated that the five comparables that were provided by the appellant were researched and reviewed. After review, she determined that the appellant's comparable homes were all inferior compared to the subject property. Ms.Whetzel stated that regarding the land, she recommended adding a -15%topography adjustment. When recommended adjustment is applied,the change will result in a revised value of$647,900. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County.After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to table this hearing until October 14,2021 to allow staff to perform a site visit to confirm the square footage. Ms.Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 HILL PIN 9825885266 DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 Clearance Hill elected not to appear before the Board but has requested that the submitted documentation serve as the appeal. Mr.Hill is appealing the value of a 2.65-acre vacant lot located on Lebanon Road, Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is$58,600. A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9825885266 Appeal 9825885266 County The appellant opinion of value is $14,500. In his evidence,the appellant stated that only a portion of the land is buildable due to the shape of the parcel. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. Ms.Whetzel stated that she reviewed the subject property and other comparable properties. After reviewing aerial photos in GIS of the subject property, it was determined that the shape of the parcel rendered a portion of the land unbuildable. Giving this finding, Ms. Whetzel recommended adding a-40%adjustment factor for shape which would render a revised value of$35,100. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County. After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to accept the County's recommend change and revised value of$35,100. Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 WESTBROOK PIN 9834094915 Doug Westbrook elected not to appear before the Board and requested that the submitted documentation serve as the appeal. Mr.Westbrook is appealing the values of four properties.Their locations and values are listed below. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9834094915 Appeal 9834094915 County 9835006065 Appeal 9835006065 County 9834189593 Appeal 9834189593 County 9834093602 Appeal 9834093602 County PIN 9834094915 located at 6712 E. Washington St.,Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is $25,400. In his evidence,the appellant listed an opinion of value of$17,400 stating that the property is landlocked. Ms. Whetzel stated the she reviewed the subject property and other comparable properties and noted that the subject property currently has a-20%no access adjustment on the land. Therefore she stated that no land adjustment was recommended. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County. After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to accept the County's recommendation to make no change to the value. Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 PIN 9835006065 located at 6702 E. Washington St.,Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is $32,000. In his evidence,Mr.Westbrook stated an opinion of value of$27,300 citing the fact that the dwelling should have no value because the roof leaks and there are issues with the foundation. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. Upon review it was noted that the property currently has a-90% adjustment on the house for physical depreciation, and the condition of the house is listed as poor.No other adjustments are recommended. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County.After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to accept the County's recommendation for no change. Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 PIN 9834189593 is a vacant lot located on East Washington Street Extension in Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is $41,100.In his evidence,Mr. Westbrook stated an opinion of value of $34,200 citing the fact that there have been no changes to the property. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. Ms.Whetzel reviewed the property and noted the irregular shape of the property. The County recommends adding a-10%adjustment factor for shape. The change would result in a revised value of$37,000. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County. After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to accept the County's recommendation and change the value to$37,000 based on the addition of a-10% adjustment factor for shape.Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 PIN 9834093602 is a vacant lot located on East Washington Street Extension in Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is $42,700.In his evidence,Mr. Westbrook stated an opinion of value of $35,000 citing the fact that the property is landlocked. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. The property was reviewed as well as other comparable properties. The property currently has a-35%land adjustment for having no access and also a topography adjustment.No other land adjustment is recommended. The County's recommendation is that the value should remain at$42,700. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County. After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to accept the County's recommendation of no change. Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 At 1:49pm Chair Beattie called recess until 3:30pm. At 3:27pm Mr. Beattie called the meeting back to order. DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 VALCH PIN 9825786427 Mary Ann Valch appeared before the Board to appeal the valuation of the property located at 574 Kayak Court,Mebane. The current Orange County assessed value is $145,800.A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9825786427 Appeal 9825786427 County The appellant is requesting that the Board lower the valuation to $134,000 citing the fact that the house was not 100% complete in 2020, and based on the average assessed values in the area. Heidi Whetzel represented the County. As of January 1,2021 the house was appraised at 35% complete based on our Percentage Complete Guide,which includes such items as plumbing and electrical roughed in, shingled roof, and windows/door installed. Comparable properties provided by the appellant had same percentage of completion but smaller square footages. The City of Mebane conducted a"rough in trade" inspection for the subject property 12/10/2020. It is the County's recommendation that the assessed value remain at$145,800. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County. After deliberation and review,Ms. Levine made a motion to accept the County recommend of no change to the value. Mr.Beattie seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 Having heard all of the appeals scheduled on this date, Chair Beattie made a motion to adjourn this meeting at 3:44 PM. Ms. Levine seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned. DocuSigned by: hv�w 15LAL 52D9AA8883DE4DE_. Hunter Beattie, Chair 4/12/2022 DocuSigned by: Nam FMLOANA, I.R,499496 Nancy Freeman,Recording Secretary 4/12/2022