TOWN OF NEWTOWN
OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2010 @ 6:00 PM
NEWTOWN MUNICIPAL CENTER
3 PRIMROSE STREET
NEWTOWN, CT 06470
PRESENT: CHARLES V. FRAMULARO JR., MARIANNE BROWN, & JOHN GODIN
ALSO PRESENT: CHRIS KELSEY
1. Carl E. Lindquist
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 30 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Questioning the new 2009 assessment.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Appellant did not show.
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 32 Chestnut Hill Road, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is over assessed based on comps.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Appellant did not show.
3. Jeffrey L. Hanna
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 134 South Main Street, Newtown,
CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes house is over assessed based on comparables.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Revert back to the 2008 assessment. I & E
penalty applied in error needs to be removed.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $305,602
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $153,190
4. Mary Ann Petrovich
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 69 Lakeview Terrace, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: House is overvalued based on the condition of the property.
Structure is seasonal use only, limited access to the cottage, no running water, excessive
erosion which is causing damage to the structure.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -20% topography.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $179,820
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $117,610
5. George Southmayd
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 69 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown,
CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes house is over assessed based on appraisal and market
conditions in 2007. Property has topography issues cliff off the back of the house.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -5% topography.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $428,030
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $416,250
6. Michael F. Callanan
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 81 Lakeview Terrace, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes house is over valued based on condition and location of
the property. The interior of the house is gutted the structure is not currently complete.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Price the structure as unfinished construction
at 47% complete. Annual inspections by the assessor to follow. -20% topography.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $180,060
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $125,670
7. Edward & Kimberly Noonan
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 35 Marlin Road, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes house is over assessed based on market conditions.
Property has topography issues.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $516,260
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $516,260
8. Dawn & Neil Nacewicz
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 7 Yearling Lane, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes house is over assessed based on the market condition in
2007 & comparables.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $508,750
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $508,750
9. Tim & Stephanie McInerney
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 2 Aspen Lane, Sandy Hook,
CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: House is valued too high based on comparable properties.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $450,050
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $450,050
- Andrew & Jan Marie Sirois
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 74 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is over assessed based on the purchase price in October of 2007. Comparable homes reflect an incorrect assessment as well. Assessed total value is 86.61% of price home was purchased for in 2007. Adjoining property at 37 Cherry Street is 65.8% of 2008 purchase price. 24 Cherry Street is 63.4% of 2007 purchase price. 60 Glen Road assessment is 71.9% of current listing price property is under deposit.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce fair market value from $373,668 to $302,000 based on purchase price in October of 2007.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $261,570
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $211,400
- Geckle Conservation Foundation
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 37A Queen Street, Newtown,
CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Property is over assessed based on the fact the property is utilized as farm land & deed restrictions. Application was submitted to the Assessor.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Designate land as farm PA-490.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $7,610
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $200
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: Mona Lisa Restaurant Inc.
Reason for Appeal: Incorrect assessment based on lease hold improvements declared on the 2009 Personal Property Declaration.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce assessment by $18,601 based on documentation provided by accountant.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $279,760
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $261,159
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 64 Charter Ridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on comparable homes in the area. Current market conditions have declined drastically.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $510,470
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $510,470
14. Serell LTD Partnership
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 33 Church Hill Road, Newtown,
CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property assessment is too high.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $1,906,600
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $1,906,600
15. Steven & Jane Buslowe
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 6 Hopewell Road, Newtown, CT,
06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property assessment is too high based on comparable
houses in the neighborhood & topography issues.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -5% topography.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $511,650
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $496,270
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 8 Fox Hollow Lane, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Tax assessment is too high relative to other property on street. Reference: 13 Fox Hollow Lane-same house, same builder, more land, both properties have wetlands, & properties are adjacent.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% wetlands.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $409,310
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $385,450
- Joseph & Janis Skrzypczak
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 48B Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Property over assessed based on appraisal for October 1, 2007.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce fair market value from $222,480 to $270,000 based on Kurt M. Kleis & Associates appraisal for October 1, 2007.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $222,480
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $189,000
- RAM Alpine / Robert Mauborgne
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 39 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is over assessed base on comparable homes in the area and the condition of the property.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Change condition of the house from average to fair.
2009Original Property Assessment: $146,540
2009Revised Property Assessment: $137,650
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on comparable homes in the area.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $450,350
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $450,350
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 7 Rooster Ridge Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on comparable homes in the area.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce fair market value from $904,691 to $790,000 based on price per square foot on comparable homes.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $633,280
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $553,000
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 66 Birch Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Excessive estimate based on the fact property values have declined drastically.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $259,250
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $259,250
- Michael & Jill D’Alessandro
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 5 Pumpkin Lane, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on comparable homes in the area & based on self generated appraisal.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $601,020
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $601,020
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 117 Head of Meadow Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Assessment too high based on the condition of the property & comparable homes. Topography issues with the property.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -5% topography.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $282,120
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $272,410
- Steven Malary & Terry Ballan
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 25 Gelding Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Property is overvalued. New rate does not take into account wet lands, extreme grade of driveway & drain from road creating wetlands and brook. Rate not comparable with properties with like characteristics. New rate exceeds value.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time based on the adjustment the Board made in 2008.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $306,900
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $306,900
- James & Constance Widmann
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 78 Hattertown Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Excessive assessment based on the condition of the property and comparable homes in the area. (2) Small sheds on the property with high value, but sheds were built in 1930 & are unusable.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce value of the (2) sheds to a zero value due to the fact they are dilapidated.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $236,290
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $234,540
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 4 Cedarhurst Trail, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on the condition of the property and comparable homes in the area. Terrible road conditions leading to property which makes the property unsellable & excessive topography issues.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time
2009 Original Property Assessment: $147,920
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $147,920
- Donald Rosenthal & Alice Clark
Date: 3/23/10
Property Location/Description being appealed: 50 Great Quarter Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on comparable homes in the area & conditions of the property such as topography, limited lake access, easement, and ledge.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. No change is warranted at this time.
2009 Original Property Assessment: $175,960
2009 Revised Property Assessment: $175,960
Board of Assessment Appeals adjourned at 11:30PM
Mindy Kovack, Clerk
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