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051293 CC BR Min . . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 7:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Benson, Daugherty, Lewis and Stover; Assessors Erickson, Wilde, Kingsbury and Haller; and James R. Atchison, Senior Appraiser, Hennepin County Assessor's Office. 2. BOARD OF REVIEW Mayor Brancel stated that testimony will be taken at this meeting and following review of the testimony by the City Assessors, action will be taken by the Board at a subsequent meeting. She noted that residents may appeal the Board's decision to the County Board of Assessors. Ronald Forners 5730 Brentridge Drive Property ID No. 31-117-23-14-0020 Forners requested a reduction in the appraised value of his home to coincide with the price he paid for the property which was on the market for one year. He has just homesteaded the property. Erickson stated that a number of homes have already been visited. He requested that residents sign up for appointments for home visits on Thursday, Friday or Saturday so that a report can be prepared for the Board's review at the next meeting. A letter regarding the Assessor's recommendation to the Board on each request will be sent to the affected resident. He indicated he could use Forners' appraised value statement to review his request for a reduction. David N. Fredrickson 26370 Peach Circle Property ID No. 32-117-23-42-0021 Fredrickson indicated he has discussed his assessment with Wilde, who agreed to a reduction by telephone, but has not yet received confirmation of the reduction. He stated that he requests a fair assessment in line with other neighborhood residences of comparable property. 1 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 12, 1993 - PAGE 2 Michael F. Kramer 5425 Timber Lane Property ID No. 34-117-23-22-0016 Kramer stated that he requests a fair share assessment based on the true value of his home as it would sell on the open market. He provided data that shows that the assessor's valuation requires adjustment. He stated that the appraisal submitted by an appraiser associated with re-financing his residence was more accurate and realistic. He received a slight decrease by the assessor in 1992. After subsequent review of the appraisal, a number of inaccuracies and circumstances related to property value were detected. He indicated that the neighborhood analysis in the appraisal ignores important facts related to location, lot sizes, up-keep of the neighborhood, lake visibility, utility hookups, and finished footage of his residence, etc. He requested a decrease in the assessed value of $263,000 to reflect the true $153,950 value of his residence. Claire & Rbt.Peterson 5480 Carrie Lane Property ID No. 36-117-23-21-0017 Peterson stated his assessment notice indicates the property is appraised similar to comparable property in the area. He described how his residence compares with those in the area noting that it is under a homeowners association, has a roof style dating his fifteen year old home, and receives no city services. He pointed out that these issues decrease the value of his home. A similar home has been on the market for one year at $450,000. The assessed property value has increased from $493,000 to $519,000. He requested a decrease in this dramatic increased valuation to about $400,000. The assessor will visit the property for are-evaluation. Larry L. Buesgens 20090 Excelsior Blvd. Property ID No. 25-117-23-31-0006 Buesgens requested a re-consideration of the current valuation. He indicated that the adjacent proposed development of high density multi-use property located on 5-acres across the street affects his property value. In addition Excelsior Boulevard and the Vine Hill Road development by MNDOT and Excelsior making it a highly-traveled road long with closures of slip ramps affects the value of his property dramatically. Increases which have occurred since 1990 far exceed the value of his property. Based on those factors, he requests are-consideration. The assessor will take a look at the area and make a recommendation to the Board. Richard Wooldridge Property ID No. 33-117-23-22-0029 5525 Wedgewood Drive Since 1979, the valuation of his home has increased. In the past three years, the increases have been $20,000, $8,000 and $12-13,000 respectively. After objecting, a 2 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 12, 1993 - PAGE 3 reevaluation resulted in a small decrease which he accepted. He does not want to accept the 6-1/2% increase occurring this year. Comparisons of other similar 2800 square foot homes suggest that the valuation of his home is excessive due to its location in a neighborhood with a four-plex and a number of other rental units. He requested that the assessor visit his residence for a reevaluation of the inappropriate assessment. Don Fillmore 4905 Suburban Drive Property ID No. 25-112-23-23-0016 Fillmore has talked to the assessor by phone. The property has been in the family for 60 years and the value is two-thirds of the value and the land is 1/3 of the value. He indicated that the home has not been changed since he was born and that it is not likely to increase in value. He requested a re-consideration of the assessment. Richard S. Ohrbeck 28225 Boulder Circle Property ID No. 31-117-23-34-0019 Ohrbeck discussed the method used for valuation of lakeshore property noting that the assessment value per lakeshore footage should be uniform. He stated that his home should be valued at about $400,000 as no changes or improvements have been made and the value of the land should be determined on a uniform basis. Karl Schuele 4320 Enchanted Drive Property ID No. 30-117-23-23-0001 Schuele stated that he requested that another review be made of his property in that the value of his home has not increased 16% in one year as indicated on the assessment. The surrounding area and entry to Enchanted Island are surrounded by less desirable property, there is no city water, and his assessment does not appear to be in line with those of his neighbors. He requests that the assessor re-evaluate the property. Patrick L. Collins 4675 Fatima Place Property ID No. 26-117-23-11-0011 Collins moved into his home in 1976. He pointed out that the addition of a swimming pool does not increase the insurance cost of his home nor increase the value of his home. He requested the assessor to re-evaluate the value of his home given the surrounding area and determine whether the pool actually adds to the value of the home or just adds to the value of living. Kristie LeBlane 4680 Fatima Place Property ID No. 26-117-23-11-0016 LeBlane requests a reconsideration of the market value of her home. Last year it came in at $102,000 and this year it is valued at $113,000. No improvements other than 3 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 12, 1993 - PAGE 4 cosmetic have been made to the home to justify an increase. She indicated that the homes going into the neighborhood should not affect her residence and therefore requests a reconsideration of the assessment. Patrick Kenney 4941 Rustic Way Property ID No. 26-117-23-14-0011 Kenney stated that his home is registered as resident non-homestead, but when he moved in he homesteaded the property. He requested that be changed. In addition, he stated that in the last 2 months, he received assessment notices ranging from $84,000 to $92,000 and requested that this be checked out. Erickson noted that the City cannot change that, however, Kenney may appeal to the County for an abatement. Leden G. Beckman 6125 Apple Road Property ID No. 35-117-23-34-0019 Beckman stated that his sewer assessment was paid up this year yet his taxes went up $250 over last year and requested that his property be re-assessed. The valuation has increased, he has been there 40 years, and the home is old. Erickson indicated he would re-evaluate the assessment. Wayne Oelfke 6170 Strawberry Lane Property ID No. 32-117-23-34-0041 Oelfke stated that over the last number of years and especially last year and this year the assessed value of his home is far beyond what he would consider paying. This year it went from $94,000 to $101,000 and most of the houses around that are selling a pretty fine houses with quality workmanship unlike his residence. His home was built as cheaply as possible and does not compare with others in the price range. He requested a reevaluation of his assessment. A line-by-line review of his home does not justify a 7- 1/2% increase in value. The assessor will review the assessment. Stephen Polston 28215 Boulder Circle Property ID No. 31-117-23-34-0020 Polston stated that his valuation increased $69,000 this year. Improvements to the property do not reflect such an increase in value. He explained that market interest rates appear to affect the valuation of property for assessment purposes. Polston requested a reevaluation of the value of his property given its obsolescence. Erickson indicated that interest rates do not have any bearing on assessment valuation. 4 . . . ," . BOARO OF REVIEW May 12, 1993 - PAGE 5 Mark Hugo Property 10 No. 25-117-73-23-0042 5395 Shady Hills Circle Hugo stated that he has re-financed his home and the appraisal is $118,000 vs the City's assessed value of $130,000. He requested a reassessment of his property based on the real market value. The assessor will re-evaluate the assessment. Letters received requesting re-evaluation of valuations from the following residents: Oick Larson Property 10 No. 36-117-12-14-0064 5610 Vine Hill Road Thomas Skramstad Property 10 No. 31-117-23-24-0001 28020 Woodside Road Oonald Chance Mark, Jr. Property 10 No. 31-117-23-31-0024 28190 Roadside Road William G. Wilson 23060 Stratford Place Property 10 No. 35-117-23-33-00119 Stuart L. & Gail M. Finney Property 10 No. 36-117-23-13-0026 19710 Chartwell Hill It was noted that residents must make arrangements for appeals to the County before June 14, 1993. 3. ADJOURNMENT Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to continue the Board of Review meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, May 24, 1993. Motion passed 5/0. Daugherty moved, Stover seconded to adjourn the Board of Review meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Arlene H. Bergfalk Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 5