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MINUTES OF THE ORONO BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Wednesday, April 15, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. . Stulc stated they would contact Mr. Carlson to schedule an appointment. Carlson stated the state, county, and city need to keep their spending within reason. 12. Lester Thompson, 2880 Fox Street, PID 10- 117 -23 31 -0011 Stulc stated he has spoken with his wife and scheduled an appointment. 13. Alan R. Nettles, 1940 Shoreline Drive, PID 10- 117 -23 42 0007 Nettles stated he has resided at his property since 1987, and that his property is valued at $879,000 this year, was valued at $883,000 last year, and the year before was $807,000. His value has increased by $76,000. Properties for sale on Shoreline Drive are not selling but yet his value has only decreased by $4,000. His property consists of two acres, half of which is wetland. Nettles stated he would like to subdivide his property but the City would likely not allow it. Nettles noted his lakeshore is far less desirable than the lakeshore of his neighbors because he is located next to Sailor's World and that he deals with a great deal of garbage and debris. A comparable sold for $840,000 at the end of 2007. The majority of his valuation is comprised of lakeshore. Nettles noted he has called the City twice asking for comparables and then wrote a letter. The comparable that sold_ was sold during a better market than what exists currently. Nettles stated in his view the residence would be torn down if the property were sold. Nettles requested the Assessor's Office look at the property next door. Nettles commented the properties are not selling in his area and that he is also located on Highway 15, which is an extremely busy road. Nettles stated the Assessor's Office has not visited his property. The City Council requested the Assessor's Office review Mr. Nettles' property. 14. Robert D. DeVere, 2670 Countryside Drive West, PID 04- 117 -23 12 0013 DeVere stated he did speak with Mr. Stulc and later called back and spoke with Mr. Kunik, who was rather abrupt with him. He sent Mr. Kunik his information and was told he would receive a call back. DeVere indicated he did not hear back from Mr. Kunik. DeVere indicated he purchased the property in 1996. In October 2004, the next door property sold for $862,500. The two houses were constructed by the same developer and the house sold for approximately $100,000 less than what his valuation was in 2004. At that time he called the Assessor's Office, they came out and visited the property, and reduced the value to $900,000. DeVere stated he felt that valuation was still somewhat unfair but did not contest it. DeVere stated a comparable property located at 2700 Countryside Drive West has an estimated market value of $915,000 and his is at $993,000. His house does not have a swimming pool, which his neighbors have. Another house currently on the market in the area is 2570 Thoroughbred, which is located in the • same development. It was constructed by the same builder, has an unfinished basement, and is valued for PAGE 8