HomeMy WebLinkAboutE&R2009-01-23NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF BOOK I
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW, JANUARY 23, 2009 PAGE 533
ASSEMBLY
The 2008 New Hanover County Board of Equalization and Review met on Friday, January 23,
2009, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room of the New Hanover County Government
Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting was to
hear appeals filed by property owners regarding their 2008 tax value assessments.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer, Vice-Chairman William A. Caster, and
Commissioner Jason Thompson.
Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr. and Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr. were absent.
Staff members present were: Assistant Tax Administrator Jeff Niebauer, Appraisal Supervisor
Henry J. Montgomery, Revaluation Coordinator Pete Richardson, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Teresa
P. Elmore.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order.
TAX APPEAL PRESENTATIONS
The Board heard appeal presentations from the following individuals regarding the 2008 tax
assessment of real property. Each appellant was informed that the Board would make decisions following
the hearings and they would be notified by mail of the Board's decision in ten days.
Lawrence and Barbara Graham, property owners of 8728 Fazio Drive, Wilmington, NC; Parcel
ID R03707-002-019-000
Melinda M. Chipley, property owner of 304 N. Channel Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC; Parcel
ID R05720-006-004-000
Pete Richardson, speaking on behalf of J. Elwood Walker, property owner of 6 North Ridge
Road, Wrightsville Beach, NC; Parcel ID R05809-002-046-000
W. Martin Willard, property owner of 7 Island Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC; Parcel ID
R06307-002-002-000
Joseph G. Priest, property owner of 301, 305, 309, and 313 Water Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC;
Parcel ID R06318-005-010-000, R06318-005-012-000, R06318-005-014-000, and R06318-005-
016-000
Candace Clark, property owner of 225 and 229 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC; Parcel ID
R09213-005-018-000, and R09213-005-019-000
William Rhett Taber, property owner of 1941 Allens Lane, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R05713-
002-012-000
Break: Chairman Greer called a break from 12:05 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
8. Elizabeth Soisson, property owner of 507 Harnett Street, Wilmington, NC; Parcel ID R04809-
032-010-000
9. James L. and Janie F. Williams, property owners of 7246 Wrightsville Avenue, Units 104 and
113, Wilmington, NC, and 1615 S. Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC; Parcel ID
R05714-008-004-006, R05714-008-004-031, and R09018-012-002-037 respectively
10. Pete Richardson, speaking on behalf of Arthur M. Webster, property owner of 301 Atlantic
Avenue, Kure Beach, NC; Parcel ID R09213-004-012-000
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11. Pete Richardson, speaking on behalf of Helen K. Peterson Life Estate, property owner of 213
Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC; Parcel ID R09213-005-015-000
In deliberations after hearing the appeals, the Board affirmed the assessed values as follows:
Assessed Affirmed
Parcel ID Owner Value Value
R03707-002-019-000 Graham Lawrence Barbara $639,353 $605,000
8728 Fazio Dr
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Greer, to reduce the value by
another 5.5% due to the noise from an industrial fan located next to the property on the golf course. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R05720-006-004-000
Chipley Paul S Melinda M
304 N Channel Dr
$2,220,754 $2,220,754
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to uphold the
assessed value of $2,220,754, instead of accepting an adjustment by staff for the quality grade change to
B+. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R05809-002-046-000 Walker J Elwood $1,526,521 $1,526,521
6 North Ridge Rd
Consensus: The Board agreed to postpone the appeal until the last available hearing date due to Mr.
Walker being away on vacation.
R06307-002-002-000 Willard W Martin Amanda Misner $887,959 $837,959
7 Island Dr
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $800,000 to $750,000, based on the commercial encroachment of the adjacent property to the
rear of the property. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R06318-005-010-000 Priest Joseph G $967,504 $907,504
301 Water St
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $900,000 to $840,000, based on the sales comparisons presented by Mr. Priest. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R06318-005-012-000
Priest Joseph G
305 Water St
$973,462 $913,462
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $900,000 to $840,000, based on the sales comparisons presented by Mr. Priest. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
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R06318-005-014-000 Priest Joseph G $963,420 $903,420
309 Water St
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $900,000 to $840,000, based on the sales comparisons presented by Mr. Priest. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R06318-005-016-000 Priest Joseph G $990,548 $930,548
313 Water St
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $900,000 to $840,000, based on the sales comparisons presented by Mr. Priest. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R09213-005-018-000 Clark Candace $1,022,000 $1,004,225
225 Atlantic Ave
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to uphold the
assessed value of $1,004,225, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R09213-005-019-000 Clark Candace $1,046,340 $1,046,340
229 Atlantic Ave
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to uphold the
assessed value of $1,046,340, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R04809-032-010-000 Soisson Elizabeth $69,880 $61,012
507 Harnett St
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Greer, to affirm the assessed value
of $61,012, as corrected and recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R05714-008-004-006 Williams James L Janie F $147,972 $147,972
7246 Wrightsville Ave
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to uphold the
assessed value of $147,972, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R05714-008-004-031 Williams James L Janie F $213,558 $213,558
7246 Wrightsville Ave
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to uphold the
assessed value of $213,558, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
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R09018-012-002-037 Williams James L Janie F $301,374 $301,374
1615 S Lake Park Blv
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to uphold the
assessed value of $301,374, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R09213-004-012-000 Webster Arthur M $1,161,772 $1,056,772
301 Atlantic Ave
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to uphold the
assessed value to $1,056,772, as corrected and recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R09213-005-015-000 Peterson Helen K Life Estate $1,156,962 $1,035,794
213 Atlantic Ave
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to uphold the
assessed value to $1,035,794, as corrected and recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
R05713-002-012-000 Taber William Rhett $180,000 $180,000
1941 Allens Ln
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the land
value from $180,000 to $110,000, based on property values and sales comparisons presented by Mr.
Tabor for the adjoining properties and the designated wetland area in the rear of the property. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
Due to Mr. Tabor's filing the appeal after the deadline, the assessed value cannot be changed for
2008, but will be in effect for 2009.
AFFIRMATION OF VALUES
Assistant Tax Administrator Niebauer reported that no other appellants were present and
requested the Board to affirm the values of the remaining appeals.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to affirm the
assessed values of those appellants who were scheduled to make their appeals and failed to appear before
the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
Assessed Affirmed
Parcel ID Owner Value Value
R05407-034-015-000 Satrazemis Michael $118,410 $118,410
505 Glasgow Ave
R05413-022-015-000 Satrazemis Michael $86,903 $86,903
1116 S 7th St
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R08807-007-025-000
Warren Suzette Marie
$364,023
$364,023
216 Florida Ave
R08815-011-004-000
Griffin John D Lenita D
$492,071
$492,071
712 Canal Dr
R04512-001-012-000
McLaughlin Teresa E
$2,066,086
$2,066,086
28 Sandy Pt
R05715-002-005-000
McAdams Larry W Mary I
$2,670,944
$2,683,745
76 Pelican Dr
R06308-017-008-000
Moore Robert Blair
$3,092,871
$2,318,828
14 Channel Ave
R09017-001-002-000
Morrow Heirs Property LLC
$234,600
$234,600
404 Ocean Blv
R09018-003-001-001
BRC Kure Beach LLC
$424,110
$403,740
1309 Bowfin Ln
R09405-007-015-000
Brennan Patrick T Mary M
$1,124,320
$1,125,776
621 S Fort Fisher Blv
R04512-002-012-000
Hargrove Wade H
$2,085,296
$2,058,029
20 Backfin Pt
OLD BUSINESS
Tax Appraiser Richardson reported the following pending appeals were being presented for
updates:
Assessed Affirmed
Parcel ID Owner Value Value
R05720-021-002-000 Warshauer Elaine P $1,011,552 $992,124
30 W Henderson St
At the January 9, 2009 meeting, the Board voted to table the appeal and instructed staff to
question Mr. DesChamps about his fee appraisal. Staff discussed the fee appraisal with Mr. DesChamps,
but they continued to disagree with his findings as Mr. DesChamps did not consider any time adjustments
in his opinion of value.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to affirm the
assessed value of $992,124, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
R09213-002-011-000 Dockery Lucille Snow Etal $431,515 $377,636
309 N Third Ave
At the January 9, 2009 meeting, the appeal was tabled to have staff inspect Mr. Dockery's
foundation for structural damage. The appraiser found structural damage and applied a 25% functional
obsolescence to the value of the house.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reduce the
assessed value to $377,636, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
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R09205-022-027-000 Daniels Steven Kristen $498,420 $493,556
229 Sealane Way
At the November 21, 2008 meeting, the Board instructed staff to request a copy of the home
inspection report showing deficiencies as well as payment receipts for repairs to determine if further
reduction in value was warranted. The owner submitted common maintenance and repairs records which
would be normal for beach rental property.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Greer, to affirm the assessed value
of $493,556, as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
TAX APPEALS WITHDRAWN
Assistant Tax Administrator Niebauer reported that the following appellants have agreed to an
adjusted value and withdrawn their appeals.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to affirm the
assessed values of the appeals listed as withdrawn or agreed upon by the appellants. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED 3 to 0.
Parcel ID Owner
R03200-001-012-000 Old MBC Office LLC
3705 N 421 Hwy
R03200-001-026-000
Old MBC Office LLC
3701 N 421 Hwy
R04720-007-023-048
Lisewski E E Jr G M Rev Liv Tr
106 N Water St
R04720-010-010-012
Cline Charming H
21 N Front St
R04805-001-002-065
Harnetts Landing LLC
1701 Jel Wade Dr
R04805-001-002-066
Harnetts Landing LLC
1701 Jel Wade Dr
R04817-010-026-000
Johnson Naomi Ruth Etal
824 Grace St
R04817-014-004-001
Jordan C L Trustee
N 4th St
R05000-003-015-000
Mayfaire Spe B LLC
0 Destiny Way
R05000-003-016-000
Mayfaire Spe B LLC
0 Destiny Way
R05000-003-017-000
Mayfaire Spe B LLC
6807 Destiny Way
R05013-008-081-000
Kohls Department Stores Inc
228 Old Eastwood Rd
R05116-004-029-000
Nixon Christopher T Kathryn F
1023 Ocean Ridge Dr
Assessed Affirmed
Value Value
$188,010 $188,010
$456,671 $456,671
$33,647 $33,647
$249,081 $249,081
$84,645 $84,645
$84,645 $84,645
$107,813 $107,813
$69,482 $69,482
$10,110,340 $10,110,340
$3,193,390
$3,179,361
$7,217,186
$3,237,333
$3,193,390
$3,179,361
$7,217,186
$3,237,333
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R05407-007-005-000
Monteath Alan W Stephanie
$277,757
$277,757
1927 Wrightsville Ave
R05416-013-008-000
Coffey Eric J Ellen S
$505,640
$505,640
1610 Country Club Road
R05520-008-069-000
Houck George K Marie
$233,488
$233,488
5028 Heide Dr
R05610-007-064-000
Lees Family Trust
$460,448
$460,448
624 Woodland Forest Ct
R06100-001-173-000
Capra Nicholas P Lark
$344,649
$344,649
5001 Gorham Ave
R06120-007-034-000
Gandee Jones Carol S Revocable
$50,000
$50,000
112 Capps Ct
R06616-001-019-000
Witherspoon Michael B Patricia
$203,853
$203,853
309 N Colony Cir
R06619-013-005-000
Murray Scott P Sharon
$276,853
$276,853
302 Suffolk Ln
R06700-006-021-000
Iyer Viswanathan Rema
$336,560
$336,560
3851 Daphine Dr
R06706-002-003-000
Nobel Loretta S
$568,953
$568,953
421 W Blackbeard Rd
R06714-003-011-000
Capra Nicholas P Lark C
$513,130
$513,130
7501 Jonquil Ct
R07100-002-007-000
Riggs Ruby I Life Estate
$228,241
$228,241
1317 Riggs Trl
R07113-002-001-000
Riggs Donald U Donna P
$347,708
$347,708
4802 Carolina Beach Rd
R07619-002-011-001
Pfaff Harry A Jr Eleanor
$15,000
$15,000
5904 Wishing Well Ln
R08209-003-010-000
Barr Henry L Mary A
$281,421
$281,421
7513 Champlain Dr
R08519-002-048-000
Oceana Marina Association Inc
$90,238
$90,238
444 Oceana Way
R09005-023-010-000
Gilbert Alan B. Jennifer J
$479,298
$479,298
601 Atlanta Ave
R09217-025-002-000
Benton Larry G Nancy D
$270,000
$270,000
502 S Fourth Ave
TAX APPEALS WITH VERBAL AGREEMENTS
Assistant Tax Administrator Niebauer reported that the following appellants have accepted the
assessed value or withdrawn appeals through conversations with the Tax Appraisers; however, no written
confirmation has been received.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to affirm the
assessed values of the appeals listed as reaching a verbal agreement. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 0.
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Assessed Affirmed
R03300-001-059-000
Ennis Edwin I Jr
$1,328,804
$1,328,804
2539 Castle Hayne Rd
R04507-001-018-000
Elmquist Mark Allen
$416,140
$416,140
827 Wild Cherry Ln
R04813-001-007-004
Banjak Marc A Sarah A
$26,950
$26,950
801 N 4th St
R04813-001-007-017
Banjak Marc A Sarah A
$950
$950
801 N 4th St
R04813-001-007-046
Banjak Marc A Sarah A
$394,488
$394,488
801 N 4th St
R04813-023-029-000
Edwards Robert A
$115,503
$115,503
816 Campbell St
R04817-014-004-011
Toconis Development Group Inc
$69,482
$69,482
206 N 4th St
R04817-014-004-012
Toconis Development Group Inc
$69,482
$69,482
206 N 4th St
R04818-044-006-000
Batton Susan Montine Holt
$145,198
$145,198
107 S 16th St
R04820-017-005-000
Hause Robert John
$250,957
$250,957
117 Brookwood Ave
R04913-009-022-000
Driftwood Wilm Ltd Partneship
$826,948
$826,948
3820 Princess Place Dr
R05105-001-010-000
Rickenbacker Bruce W Susan H
$114,710
$114,710
141 E Westwood Dr
R05308-001-001-002
Matt Frederick J
$332,461
$332,461
18 S Water St
R05308-001-001-004
Matt Fred J
$332,461
$332,461
18 S Water St
R05407-025-004-000
Bordeaux Walter N III Etal
$230,581
$230,581
2118 Gibson Ave
R05407-027-017-000
Sampson Leslie
$239,266
$239,266
520 S 19th St
R05508-001-003-000
Securcare Properties LLC
$1,454,822
$1,454,822
426 S College Rd
R05715-002-011-000
Hefelfinger Melba F
$2,561,026
$2,561,026
62 Pelican Dr
R05716-005-005-000
Peterson Annie Bryant
$2,131,917
$2,131,917
17 Bermuda Dr
R05720-007-008-000
Pelican Views LLC
$1,327,192
$1,327,192
306 Coral Dr
R05805-002-004-000
Berke Robert A
$2,226,538
$2,226,538
2507 N Lumina Avenue Ext
R05809-002-032-000
Farlow James H Paula P
$918,123
$918,123
10 Cowrie Ln
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R05809-002-053-000
Thomas Vincent B Catherine B
$1,804,456
$1,804,456
2302 N Lumina Avenue Ext
R06106-006-011-000
Hoffman Gregory James
$301,061
$301,061
4222 Spirea Dr
R06308-021-001-001
Morrow Family Properties LLC
$1,623,770
$1,623,770
128 S Lumina Ave
R07000-003-164-000
V W Tutza LLC
$191,141
$191,141
1140 Island Cove
R07206-011-007-000
Ellingen Andrea A
$258,156
$258,156
206 Shorewood Hills Dr
R07900-001-001-008
421 South Associates
$2,992,064
$2,992,064
6400 Carolina Beach Rd
R08518-004-005-000
Jones Hassonil
$117,964
$117,964
21 S Seabreeze Rd
R08518-004-006-000
Jones Hassonil
$100,737
$100,737
17 S Seabreeze Rd
R08807-018-001-031
Newell Lester K Etal
$257,757
$257,757
1618 N Carolina Beach Ave
R08811-008-011-000
Leonette Martha J
$764,373
$764,373
1205 N Carolina Beach Ave
R08811-014-003-000
Johnson Robert E Monya Gigger
$918,830
$918,830
1414 N Carolina Beach Ave
R08815-008-008-001
Dixon James A Deborah C
$493,931
$493,931
802 Canal Dr
R08815-008-017-000
Hopkins Miles H Ellen L
$642,555
$642,555
814 Canal Dr
R08817-014-010-000
Newell Lester K Etal
$192,500
$192,500
208 N Dow Rd
R08819-009-008-001
Blackwell Cecilia W
$812,280
$812,280
602 N Carolina Beach Ave
R09010-018-005-001
Baragoush Alireza
$983,834
$983,834
617 S Carolina Beach Ave
R09014-005-010-000
King Evin Jason
$250,409
$250,409
1114 Snapper Ln
R09014-008-010-001
Indymac Indx Mortgage Loan Tr
$547,984
$547,984
402 North Carolina Ave
R09014-016-003-000
Boettcher Paul B
$297,276
$297,276
1310 Snapper Ln
R09014-016-004-000
Boettcher Paul B
$200,382
$200,382
1308 Snapper Ln
R09017-013-016-001
Swordfish Lane LLC
$469,022
$469,022
1514 Swordfish Ln
R09017-013-025-000
Swordfish Lane LLC
$572,064
$572,064
1512 Swordfish Ln
R09200-001-165-000
Newell Lester K Martha J
$682,646
$682,646
221 Seawatch Way
R09213-004-018-000
Hunnicutt Ronda Robinson
$1,153,637
$1,153,637
321 Atlantic Ave
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R09213-005-014-000 Burpeau Maria Jacqueline C
$1,050,000 $1,050,000
209 Atlantic Ave
R09213-014-013-000 Moore Sandra Lee C Etal
$1,095,583 $1,095,583
121 Atlantic Ave
R09217-022-021-000 Andrews Eugene S & Phyllis K
$257,905 $257,905
402 S Third Ave
ADJOURNMENT
As there were no further appeals to consider, Chairman Greer recessed the 2008 Board of
Equalization and Review at 2:15 p.m. The meeting will reconvene Friday, January 30, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa P. Elmore
Deputy Clerk to the Board