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1988 06 06 BORBOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW (CONTINUATIO~ JUNE 6, 1988 Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Horn, Johnson, Boyt and Geving. Don Ashworth, City Manager and Todd Gerhardt, Administrative Assistant were also present. Visitors present included Larry Zamor, Lloyd Anderson, Rick Murray, Carolyn Barinsky, Charlie Coffee, Scott Gavin, Sherwin and Shirley Taradash. Mayor Hamilton stated that the Assessor has reviewed each comment that was received at the May 16, 1988 Board of Review meeting and made a recommendation on each parcel. The Board discussed each parcel and their specific motion/action is listed on attached Exhibit A. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Horn to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. All voted in favor. Don Ashworth City Manager BOARD OF ~IU~I',TZATIC~ AND ~ 19 June 6, 1988 Exh~h~ t A 0 Jim Wehrle 241 Mountain Way (for all Near Mountain) 25-2130100 He is President of the Near Mountain Hcmm~ners Association. This area has been reassessed for the second year in a row instead of the 4 year cycle which was set the valuation at $130,000. ~11 voted in favor. e 6981 Redwing Lane 25-2021260 T~t years valuation was $71,900. He put a $20,000 addition on his hc~e and the value increased to $104,700. The additi(xml value is unlivable. Motion by Boyt, s~ by Geving to set the valuation at $86,000. All voted in favor. . John Dorek Chanhassen Bowl 581 W. 78th St. 25-2021260 Valuation increased from $1,100,000 to $1,476,000. He feels that is too mch of an increase. Motion by Geving, seconded by to set the valuation at $1,400,000. All voted in favor. . Partnership 80 W. 78th St. 25-6860020 A private appraisal was conducted by Newo _ Hanson a Draisal they est{,~te the value of this building at $835,000. The Assessor' s established the value at $1,149,100 for 1988. This is 35% higher than the private appraisal. In 1986 the property was assessed at $1,286,000 and in 1987 it was assessed at $937,000. Feels the valuation should be appraisal. . . . 7 & 8 Nam/ Parcel No. Dick Schwecfman Chan Center Partnership 80 W. 78th St. 25-6860020 r~rry Zamor Chanhassen Inn 531 West 79th St. 25-8900030 Henry Dimler 961 Western Drive 25-1600680 Julius Smith Representing Clients 25-2150050 25-0025000 ~ts Board' s Action: Motion by Horn, seconded by Gevinq that the value be set at $937,000. All voted in favor. Valuation was 835,000 in 1987 and it increased to $1,300,000 in 1988. He added on eight new rocms which cost $115,000, yet the increase was $450,000. Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn to set the valuation at $938,000. All voted in favor. Valuation increased frau $69,000 in 1987 to $77,000 in 1988. He feels this is too much of an increase. Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to set the valuation at $73,800. All voted in favor. The value of this vacant lot in Chris~ Acres increased 27%. Feels that is too much. Board's Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn that the valuation remain at $73,800. Horn, Geving, Johnson, and Boyt voted in favor. Hamilton voted against. Motion carried. The value of this half acre parcel increased 20% to $65,200 and no improve- ments were made to the property. Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to set the valuation at $60,000. Hamilton, Horn, Boyt and Geving voted in favor. Johnson against. Motion carried. 7 & Julius Smith Representing Clients 25-0020610 The value of t~s older home increased 77% fr~n $41,600 to $73,800 in 1988 with no to set the valuation at $45,700. Hamil~, Geving, Horn voted in favor. -Johnson and Boyt voted against. Motion carried. Representing Clients 25-0020600 The value of this hc~e incr~m~d by $78,900 or 22%. ~ts were made to the pro~y, but after a private appraisal raised their replacement value by 9.6%. Motion by Hamilton, seconded Geving to set the valuation at $415,000. All voted in favor. Instant Web 25-5650080 The assessor has valued this 14 acre parcel at $5,593,300. After giving com- parisons of other property in Chan Lakes Business Park and r~t cost est~,~tes from their architect, they feel a market value of $4,662,000 is more reascmab~. This is based on using 90% of the land value which they feel is $20,000 per acre and 90% of the full market value of the building which they feel is $4,900,000. (See letter.) Motion by ~-m~lton, seconded by Geving to increase the valuation 5% over last's value. Ail voted in favor. United Mailing 25-5650070 Based on similar _c~ risons used for the Instant Web property, they feel that a fair market value for United Mailing is $3,815,500, not $4,138,600 as recom- mended by the Assessor. This is based on a using 90% of the land value which they feel is $19,000 per acre and 90% of the full market value of the bu/lding which they believe is $3,644,500. Two Name/ Address Parcel No. 7 & . 10. United Mailing Victory Envelope Scott Gavin 1851 Lake Lucy Rd Ann-Sevey 7016 Chaparral Ln 25-5650070 25-5660010 25-4070130 25-2020620 acres of this property is unusable because it is a publiceasement for walkway andunderwatersheddistrict control. (See letter.) Board' s Action: --_ Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to increase the value 5% over last year. All voted in favor. Using the same formulas applied for the above two parcels, they feel that the land value of this property should be $251,400 ccmpared to the Assessor's valuation of $512,200. Nearly 5 acres of this parcel is unusable because of the public walkway and watershed control. They agree with the Assessor's ultimate building valuation of $3,309,600 except that they believe the building will not reach its full econo- mic value for several years. They feel penalized for planning ahead and building a facility large enough to house their needs for many years to ccme. ( See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to increase the value 5% over last year. All voted in favor. He bought the property for $30,000 and put a garage on it which is not finished yet. The value increased to $56,000 and it should notbemore than $40,000. Board's Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by ~amilton to set the valuation at $40,700. All voted in favor. Value increased $9,100 in one year. neighbor's twin home is valued at $68,000 and her's is at $76,000. Board's Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn that the valuation remain at $76,000. All voted in favor. 11. 12. 13. 14. _Crmm?nts Todd M. A~ 469 Pleasant View 25-6300160 Value was $279,000 in 1987 and increased to $340,200 in 1988. This is a 21% Motio~ by Geving, secoaded by Horn that the valuation remain at $340,200. Ali voted in favor. Ken W. Wolter 341 ~foot Tr 25-8100090 Value increased from $112,000 in 1987 to $133,200 in 1988. This is a $21,000 increase. His neighbor's property is assessed at a lo~_r value and ~ Prairie has the identical home which has a 1988 value equal to his 1987 value. Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamiltc~ to set the valuation at $123,000. All voted in favor. James Carlson 7020 Dakota Cir 25-2300110 The 1986 value was $109,500. In 1987 he put an addition on and the value increased to $159,700. Now the value has incre,-ed to $193,000. The value of two homes in this neighborhood have not changed in the past two y~_rs. Ot~_r hemes in the neighborhood are unequal. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Hamilton to set the valuation at $164,000. A11 voted in favor. Harvey Parker 7480 Chan. Rd. 25-8400060 Assessed value in 1987 was $92,600 and it increased to $128,900 in 1988. TmD building permits were taken out to repair the hcme. Motion by Geving, se~ by Hamilton to set valuation at $116.,900. Ail voted in favor. Name/ Parcel No. 15. 16. 17. 18. Richard Steller 6321 Steller Cir Robert Finley 740 Vogelsberg Trail Frank Reese 6200 Chaska Rd. Barbara Allison 6681 Horseshoe Cu 25-6030020 25-1220030 25-1100210 25-6300250 This was a newhouse in 1987 and valued at $149,800. The value increased to $170,500 in 1988. Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded byHamilton that the valuation remain at $170,500. All voted in favor. Moved in this home in 1986 at a value of $77,400. The value increased 29% in the last two years to $98,100 in 1988. There is no sewer and water to this property and he feels the valuation is too high. (See letter.) Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded byHamilton to set the valuation at $86,900. All voted in favor. Has adjoining parcels in both Carver and' Hennepin Counties. The property is assessed at $16,000 per acre. The par- cel in Chanhassen is .8 acres and was declared unbuildable. Either the parcel should be buildable or the valuation should be lowered. Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamilton to set the value at $5,500. All voted in favor. Valuation was 68,000 in 1987. They remodeled last year and the valuation increased to $199,600 in 1988. Their neighbors also remodeled and their home is twice as big and valued $32,000 lower. All other homes in the neigh- borhood are better homes with lower values. Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to set the valuation at $155,300. All voted in favor. aef. 19. 20. 21. 22. Do~las & Carolyn 8731 Audubon Rd. Cheryl Newton 6228 Cascade Pass Dennis Karstensen 7482 Saratoga Ken Weigel 6370 Near Mtn. Blvd 25-0220500 25-2090150 25-7610050 25-2110040 The prc~oerty was r~_-sessed in 1985 and the value was increased based on ia%orove- ments made in 1984. No other improve- ments have ~ made since that time. Now there is a 75% increase in value. The County's system of assessing only new/resales is illegal. (See letter.) Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn to set the value at $102,000 and that the value should increase 10% to 15% annually for the next four years to bring it up to $189,000. Hamilton, Geving, Horn, and Johnson voted in favor. Boyt voted against. Motion carried. The 1987 valuation was $115,000 and increased to $125,300 in 1988. No impr~ts were made. Why the increase? Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving that the value rema/n at $125,300. voted in favor. A 15% increase in the market value is too large over the past three years. refinanced one y~_r ago and the appraisal was only 1.59% more than he originally paid. (See letter.) Motion by Boyt, secomm by Geving Umt the value remain at $113,000. A]] voted in favor. Wants to knc~ the formala used to assess his home. Why is he being assessed every year? He's at 92% of the market value now and he feels that is too high. Board's Action: Motion by Geving, se~ by ~-milton that the value be set at $120,000. Ail voted in favor. The Board directed Scott Winter to send the Weigel's the formula used in establishing their value. Name/ Parcel No. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Marge Rossing Carver Beach Richard Rossing Rodolfo Alejo 7465 Chippewa Tr. Ron Mielke 405 Santa Fe Tr. Charles Markert 7461 Hazeltine Blvd. 25-1602061 25-1602071 25-1601490 25-1980150 25-8800190 25-0090310 Her 10 lots are taxed$845 versus her neighbor's 11 lots are taxed $420. Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamilton that the value be set at $10,000. All voted in favor. Valuation increased from $82,500 in 1987 to $96,000 in 1988. He built a shop at a cost of $4,000 and feels his valuation should not have increased $13,500. The Assessor also included a greenhouse used only for storage which is not a permanent structure as it sits on railroad ties. ( See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion byGeving, seconded by Horn to set the value at $94,000. All voted in favor. Disappointed because his assessed value is only $73,000 when he paid $79,400 for the property. ( See letter. ) Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn that the value remain at $73,000. All voted in favor. In 1986 he built a gazebo/storage shed for about $800. Valuation increased frcm$86,000 in 1987 to $100,000 in 1988. Neighbor's properties are not assessed this high. Requests a valuation of $84,500 or less. (See letter). Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamilton that the value be reduced to $88,300. All voted in favor. Value has increased $13,500 over last year and no impr~ts have been made. ( See letter. ) Board' s Action: Motion by Boyt, seconded by Johnson that the value remain at $80,300. All voted in favor. 28. 29. 30. 31. Mark Rogers 3851 Leslee Cu 25-6150140 DarcyWestlind 6211 Cascade Pass 25-2090010 Sherwin & Shirley Tara~-h 61 Sandy HookRd. 25-2400060 Tom Akins 6203 Cascade Pass 25-2100130 Value increased fr~n $97,300 in 1987 to $106,200 in 1988. A 9% increase in value e~l~ a 17% increase in taxes. He paid $118,000 for the property including points, which should be deducted fr~n the purchase price. Motio~ by Geving, seconded by Hamiltnn that the value be set at $102,000. All voted in favor. Value increased from $89,200 in 1987 to $98,900 in 1988. She has only lived there for 10 mc~ths. Why this type of increase? Motion by Boyt, secooded by Geving that the value be set at $98,900. AIl voted in favor. Their house was built and completed in October, 1986 and was assessed in the fall of 1987. The County should not cont~ly reassess property. They received a 12% increase in valuation bringing the 1988 value to $205,300. If only new ~arcels are increased, ~ taxation occurs. Motion by Geving, s~ by Horn that the value be reduced to $201,000. AIl voted in favor. Same concern as other Near Mounta/n residents. He thought that houses would be reassessed based on the 4 ye~___r cycle. Motion by Boyt, seconded by Johnson that the value be set at $135,900. All voted in favor. Ref. No. ~iress 32. Ray Roettger 3221 Dartmouth Parcel No. Coamants 25-1400110 Objects to the excessively high tax paid in relation to the same size and types of hcm~_s in other parts of the State. Wants to knowtheassessment formula. (See letter.) 33. Gary Dungey 1910 Stoughton Ave. 25-0030400 Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Horn that the value remain at $241,300. All voted in favor. Valuation increased frcm$107,000 to $198,000 in 1988 with no improvements m~de. Wants to knowwhy such a large increa__~e. Gary Dungey 25-0340100 Board' s Action: Motion by Boyt, seconded by Hamilton that the value be reduced to $107,500. voted in favor. All 1988 valuation of $224,000 for 21 acres of mini-storage, .16 acres on green acres, and 5 acres with buildings s~-----~ns high. Board' s Action: Motion by Boyt, seconded by Hamilton that the value be set at $86,200. All voted in favor. 34. Kevin Dauwalter 6300 Castle Ridge 25-5500440 Purchased his hcme for $135,000. What is the assessment ratio being sought, i.e. 92%, 95%? Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamilton that the value be reduced to $122,100. All voted in favor. a~f. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Tom Kraker 6441 White Dove 25-6040140 Gave e~es of 5 properties (4 in Chanhassen and 1 in Victoria) that are for sale in the County that are assessed at anywhere from 52% to 79% of market value. His property is assessed at 95% and wuuld like to lowered to somewhere between 50% and 70%. (See letter.) Motion by Geving, seconded by Boyt that the value be set at $127,800. All voted in favor. Dennis Vanderbur 7008 Sandy Hook Rd. 25-2400270 He moved in in 1987 ar~ just received a $7,000 property tax bill. He's assessed at the 96% to 97% range and wants the City to look at the system used for setting values, i.e. new properties assessed at 97% versus existing being 90% or lower. Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Horn to set the value at $189,000. All voted in favor. John R. Step~_ns 25-2000810 68O0 Chaparral Lane Withdrew his name. William Austin 749Carver Beach Road 25-1601530 Value increased from $58,200 in 1987 to $78,900 in 1988. He built a garage for $5,000. This is a 39% increase. Feels it is too high. Motion by Geving, seconded by Johnso~ to reduce the value to $76,500. All voted in favor. Chris Bellino 8140 Dakota Lane 25-3451020 Purchased the hc~e in January. An apDraisal was ccmgleted by the lend~ institution which paralleled the cost of the home. Now, 4 months later, the Assessor incr_~,_~d the value by $15,500. Why? ( S~_ letter. ) Board's Action: Motion byGeving, sec~by ~amilton to set the value at $136,000. All voted in favor. aef. 40. 41. 42. 43. Na / Parcel No. Keith Sheser 261 Mountain Way 25-2130080 Value increased from $138,800 in 1987 to $141,900 in 1988. No improvements were made to the hc~e and he thought it was assessed on a 4 year cycle. (See letter.) Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving that the value remain at $141,900. All voted in favor. Charlie Coffee 7474 Saratoga 25-7610090 His assessed value increased from $108,000 in 1987 to $148,000 in 1988. He put on a $13,000 addition. Feels that his house would not sell for that amount of money. Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Hamilton that the value be reduced to $123,000. All voted in favor. Robert Peterson 25-6030040 This is a new hcme valued at $160,000 in 1988. His neighbor's house has 2800 square feet and is assessed at $61.00/ sq. ft. He feels his hcme should be based on the same criteria which would equal $134,000. He presently has it listed for $165,900. Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to reduce the value to $141,300. All voted in favor. Dan Da~m~_rmann 6221 Cascade Pass 25-2090060 He has an 1100 sq. ft. hc~e that was reassessed from $100,600 in 1987 to $106,400 in 1988. Why the increase? Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Johnson that the value remain at $106,400. All voted in favor. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. Name/ Fred Plocher Red Ced_ar Cove 3850 Maple Shores Drive Robert Zima 271 Near Mtn Way Robert M. Bowen 6275 Powers Blvd. Ed & Donna Clark 6859 Yuma 25-6500140 25-6500130 25-6500150 25-6500160 25-4450080 25-2130070 25-2550050 25-1601430 All parcels are assessed at $97,000. Trod are finished ar~] two are shells. The first unit sold for $133,000. that the value for each parcel be set at $77,300. All voted in favor. Wants to schedule a future .date for tax review as he was out of town. (S~_ letter.) Motion by Hamilton, seco~ by Boyt that the value be reduced to $256,200. All voted in favor. Feels the assessment of $139,500 for his 1500 sq. ft., two bedroan house is too much. (eM~_~ Letter.) Board's Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Johnson that the value remain at $139,500. All voted in favor. Feels that an assessed value in exuess of $305,100 is too high. (S~_ letter.) Board's Action: Motion by Boyt, secoaded Horn that the value re~{n at $389,200. All voted in favor. Property raised 20%. Due to unstable employment, a tax increase would cause a real hardship at this time. (See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Boyt, seconded by that the value remain at $70,200. voted in favor. Ref. No. 49. 50. 51. 52. Gary S. McGlennen 6240 Near Mtn Blvd. Glenn & Bonnie Hageman 8021 Cheyenne Spur Robert & Marilyn Wolf 7636 So. Shore Dr Wynifred Fynbo 6865 Nez Perce Parcel No. ~ . 25-2140060 25-1800460 25-8010250 25-1601330 25-1601340 Protests his assessment and authorizes the Near Mountain Association President to represent their interests. (See letter. ) Board' s Action: Motion by Boyt, seconded by Geving that the value remain at $137,000. All voted in favor. Valuation raised from $95,300 to $103,700 with no improvements made other than wallpapering, drapes, etc. An Assessor has never visited their hc~e so how does he know what kinds of improve- ments exist? Feels the valuation is too high. ( See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Horn, seconded byGeving that the value be reduced to $99,000. All voted in favor. His estimated taxes are $10,000 per y~a__r and he feels that is way too high. While looking for a house in Chanhassen, there were other houses located on Lotus Lake with taxes ranging frc~$5,000 to $6,000. (See letter.) Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving to reduce the value to $293,100. All voted in favor. Feels the assessor's estimate of her house is incorrect. She has a very basic 1100 sq. ft. house and it is esti- mated at $113,700. She receives another tax statement with an estimated value of $9400 which is non-homestead. She feels that this is one parcel and all should be homestead and that she should only receive one tax statement. (See Letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded byHorn that the value beestablishedat $104,000. All voted in favor. Ref. 53. 54. 55. 56. Rick & Cynthia Yokiel 741 Bighorn Drive Mavis Skm_] le 780 Santa Vera Doug & Jane ~ 290 Trappers Pass Peter Whatley 201 Mtn Way 25-1990050 25-1980320 25-8570190 25-2110060 Feels their assessment is high as they pur~ the house for $107,680. Their assesm~=nt is 10% to 20% higher than their neighbors. ( See letter. ) Board's Action: the value be reduced to $96,700. All voted in favor. They purchased their home in February. There is a comservation ~t which, for all practical purposes, eliminates 55% to 60% of the lot for their own use. They feel that this will adversely affect their market value. (See letter.) Motion by Boyt, seconded by Johnson that the value be reduced to $106,900. AIl voted in favor. The assessed value of $183,400 would create a market value of $203,800 - more than they paid for the property. ( ~ letter. ) Motion by Boyt, seconded by Johnson that the value be reduced to $181,300. All voted in favor. Assessment increases in Near Mountain have increased in varying m~ounts, some have risen modestly am~ others signifi- cantly, why? Does not feel the ser- vices they receive properly reflects the amount of taxes they pay. (See letter.) Motion by Geving, seconded by ~-milton that the value be reduced to $120,000. All voted in favor. Ref. 57. Name/ John R. Stephens 6800 Chaparral Parcel No. 25-2000810 ~ts They received a large increase in valuation and no major or minor improve- ments were made. Neighboring property owners received only a small increase. ( See letter. ) Board' s Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Geving that the value remain at $93,100. All voted in favor. 58. Douglas Dougherty 301 Trappers Pass 25-8570030 Market value and taxes too high. What percentage of market value is property taxed at? How was assessed value deter- mined? Are older homes with same owner ever ree__~sessed? Why are Carver County taxes higher than other metro areas? ( See letter. ) 59. Michael Ludwig 25-5500420 111 Shasta Cir. West Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Boyt that the value remain at $263,800. All voted in favor. This is a new hcme approximately 2} years old. No changes have been made to the house. The value increased from $112,900 to $120,000. They were origi- nally taxed at a high level and the 4 y~_r guideline was not used. The hc~e at 6228 Cascade is identical to his and is valued at $115,000. His neighbor's assessment went down $1,000 to $108,000. ( See letter. ) Board' s Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by Horn that the value remain at $120,000. All voted in favor. S5 Nam 60. 61. 62. W. $inn 8800 Sunset Tr. Robert & ~rgaret Seeley 6232 Cascade Pass Stephen Slack Lot 15, Block 1 Chart. Hills 1st 25-2500040 25-2090170 25-1850150 Feels a reduction in assessment is in order because the property origim~] ]y included a house on 15 acres. Now the property has been subdivided and includes the house on 3 acres.- How can the value increa?e by 20% under these cond/tions? ( See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Horn that the value ~K't.'6~--~¥?'.-' ~',:. $133,600. All voted in favor. ~ The value increased $11,700 over last year and no imprints were made. They contacted a realtor who stated that they could not get any more for the prop- erty now than what they paid for it. ( See letter. ) Board's Action: Motion by Geving, seconded by ~,m{ lton that the value remain at $119,700. A] 3 voted in favor. Concerned that property was reclassified incorrectly and should be classified as seasonal recreational residential. He was not aware of the reclassification. Motion by w-milton, seconded by Geving that the p~y not be designated as seasonal recreatioo-] residential ar~ that the value r~in at $87,400. AIl voted in favor.