05-09-1994 Council Minutes Reconvened Board of Review

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MINUTES OF THE RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING • HELD MAY 9, 1994 Willard Shull 1125 Spring Hill Road 26- 118 -23 42 0004, stated he had sent a letter to Rolf Erickson. He did not feel there were any comparable sales in Orono for his property. Erickson had done a full appraisal two years ago. There is a conservation easement on the property which Erickson took into consideration or the value would have been higher. Shull thought his valuation should stay at $478,000, the 1994 valuation. Hurr explained that only 1/4 of the City is actually visited each year even though values increase throughout the City. Shull has 7 acres. He did not feel there should be any escalation of values due to the alternate routes being considered for Highway 12 near his property. Mayor Callahan did not think the increase was excessive in relation to other increases in the City. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Kelley, to accept the recommendation of the Assessor at $504,500. Ayes 4, nays 0. Mayor Callahan asked if there were any property valuations Councilmembers wished to discuss that were included in the Assessor's Recommendation Booklet but owners were not present to discuss. Hurr stated she would not support a reduction in the value of North Shore Drive Marina (Page #18) 3222-3250 North Shore Drive 08- 117 -23 41 0004, 0005, 0006, from $509,300 just is because there was a change of ownership. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Kelley, to leave the valuation at $509,300 since that was the price that was paid for recent acquisition. Ayes 4, nays 0. Erickson stated there was confusion about the valuation on this because one owner indicated there was no different kind of development to be considered for this property. However, it now seems there may be a possible change. Since this is near the edge of a residential zone, it is possible it may be used more beneficially in another way and Erickson would agree with leaving the valuation at $509,300. The property consists of three parcels at approximately four acres. Goetten asked to further discuss Page 5, Walter Wolfe 1250 Spruce Place 08- 117 -23 32 0008. She referred to Wolfe's discussion of needed repairs at the May 9 Board of Review and asked if Mr. Wolfe's statements were correct. Gail Navratil noted there was some updating of the home but Erickson was unsure as to what other improvements would be needed. Goetten also questioned Page #42, Albert Hanser, 1685 Fox Street, 03- 117 -23 44 0004. She noted the valuation doubled and asked about the reasons. Hurr added that the recommendation actually was reduced by $55,000. Erickson stated the quality of the house was a factor since they had not been in the residence prior to the appeal. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Hurr, to accept the recommendation of the is Assessor on all properties not previously addressed. Ayes 4, nays 0.