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TOWN OF NEWTOWN
OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2011 @ 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 & PENNY MUDGETT
1. 87 South Main #14
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 87 South Main Street #14, Newtown, CT,
06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes unit is over assessed based on comparables and their selling
prices and/or asking prices close to revaluation.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce fair market value (FMV) to $83,700 based
on comparables from same condo complex.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $74,943
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $58,590
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 27 Hawleyville Road, Newtown, CT,
06470
Reason for Appeal: Property seems over assessed considering the condition of the property.
Excessive wetlands.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied.
3. Newtown Country Club
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 54 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Land value seems excessive. Parcel is 15.80 acres of land which makes
up golf holes 4,5,6,7 and 8. There are no buildings on this parcel of land. Also, Newtown
Country Club is a not for profit entity.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Move front acreage into rear acreage.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $702,450
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $568,750
4. Newtown Country Club
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 2 Country Club Road, Newtown, CT,
06470
Reason for Appeal: Land value seems excessive. Parcel is 2.5 acres with maintenance barn
that houses the golf carts and maintenance equipment.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Move front acreage into rear acreage.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $198,750
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $43,820
5. Newtown Country Club
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 3 Country Club Road, Newtown, CT,
06470
Reason for Appeal: Land value seems excessive. Parcel is 23.47 acres which consists of the
club house (approximately 4,392 square feet), parking area and golf holes 1,2,3, and 9. The
majority of the land consists of the four golf holes.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Change the building from a club house to a country
Club and move the front acreage into rear acreage keeping the primary site as is.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $1,120,180
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $1,269,491
6. Dan Paynter
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: CT Roofing
Reason for Appeal: Forgot to fill out Personal Property Declaration and believes
Business assets were over assessed. Dissolving CT Roofing and changing name to
Connecticut Roofing & Contracting LLC.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce assessment to $250 with a 25% penalty.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $6,480
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $210
7. Ronald Orrico
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: Rainbow Amusement
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on the information provided in
the declaration.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Owner submitted appropriate paperwork. Take
values from amended declaration.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $16,900
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $24,560
8. Mona Lisa Restaurant
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: Mona Lisa Restaurant
Reason for Appeal: Assessment too high based on information provided in declaration.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Owner submitted appropriate paperwork. Information
reviewed and the assessment should stay as is.
9. Dave Deepak
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 7 Quarry Ridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT,
06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high. Recently purchased the property and
the bank appraisal was significantly lower.
Board Discussion/Resolution: John Godin recused from Board decision. Denied. Bank
appraisal was for 2009.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 18 Old Castle Drive, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property assessment is too high based on a bank appraisal analysis for 2007. Land value also excessive due to condition of the property. The majority of the land has a very steep grade and is virtually unusable.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce FMV to $590,000 based on appraisal.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $481,430
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $413,000
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 32 Taunton Lake Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Significant increase in the property assessment. Parcel is vacant land which consists mostly of wetlands. Purchased about two years ago for $115,000.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% Vacancy.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $192,520
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $173,270
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 4 Rooster Ridge Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment on house is too high based on comparables. House was built in 2008 need a better understanding of how it has a 2007 value.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 40 Chestnut Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is overvalued based on appraisal. The house is very outdated was built in the late 1700’s, and has only had minor renovations in the early 1950’s. The excess land is virtually unbuildable, and contains the main drainage basin for Chestnut Hill which creates regular wetlands.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce FMV to $450,000 based on appraisal.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $352,910
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $315,000
14. Madeline S. Bunt
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 12 Castle Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high based on condition of the property.
House has not had any recent renovations, located on a highly traveled road and is very noisy.
Land in the back of the house is easily flooded and unusable most of the time.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Change condition of house from good to average.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $211,810
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $205,190
15. Thomas Coffman
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 54 Cobblers Mill Road, Sandy Hook, CT,
06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is excessive in relation to other neighboring
properties. Property also has a drainage easement.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -5% Easement.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $512,390
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $501,680
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 74 The Boulevard, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property assessment is extremely excessive considering the horrible conditions of surrounding influences. I-84 is located right in front of the house, water runoff from the highway creates extreme flooding on the property and in the basement. The railroad is also located right behind the house which also creates unruly noise all hours of the day and night. The road is always in poor condition and patching only solves the problem temporarily. A zone change also significantly increase my assessment due to new development in my location which is unfair.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% Location & -10% Wetlands.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $211,900
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $171,910
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 5 Winter Ridge Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes land value is too high based on neighboring properties. Land has been on the market for a while now, and still not able to sell. Vacant piece of land.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% Vacancy.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $217,220
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $195,500
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 60 Shepard Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes assessment is too high. Land has excessive wetlands, and a huge pond in the back of the property.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -20% Wetlands.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $437,410
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $391,360
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 49B Parmalee Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Land value is excessive compared to the property condition. Vacant piece of land. Land is unbuildable due to the shape of the parcel. Interior lot with excessive topography issues and wetlands.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% Shape & Size.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $136,890
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $119,780
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 73 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Reason for Appeal: Believes land value is too high based on comparables. Access is steep on the land.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 8 Bristle Lane, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482
Board Discussion/Resolution: Appellant cancelled.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: B T Construction
Reason for Appeal: Personal Property Declaration was misplaced in the mail. Assessor’s Office never received declaration and over estimated business assets.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Owner submitted declaration use values.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $4,210
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $180
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 12 Blakeslee Drive, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is over assessed based on condition of the property. Large ravine on the property which is unusable. Improper drainage of the town causes constant maintenance, due to town’s street flow of runoff water going to the lake. Property has endured excessive damage created by storms.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -5% Topography & -5% Location.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $309,670
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $301,129
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: Blossoms by Betsey
Reason for Appeal: Forgot to fill out Personal Property Declaration and business assets were overvalued.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Owner submitted declaration use values.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $4,000
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $210
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 10 Hyvue Drive, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Believes property is over assessed based on the condition of the house. House was built in 1960’s and has had no updating.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Change condition of the house from average to fair.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $321,520
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $317,540
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 37 Great Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Over appraised based on purchase price in October of 2007. Purchased the property for $500,000. Appraisal from August 2007 supports the purchase price of $500,000.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce FMV to $500,000 based on appraisal.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $422,850
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $350,000
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 19 Whippoorwill Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Assessment increase seems excessive due to zone change. Value is not in line with other properties in the neighborhood.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Remove +15% Scenic Vista.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $426,690
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $404,040
Date: 3/15/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 134 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Value of property seems high considering condition of the land. Topography issues, property not sub-dividable due to CL&P easement, barn on the property which is uninhabitable, and a good size pond on the property.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. -10% Topography.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $344,780
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $320,580
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 2 Holmes Farm Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Value seems excessive. Purchased (3) lots in December 2010 for $550,000. Lots 2 & 4 have been combined into one building lot. Vacant piece of land.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Moved front acres into rear acres. Lots 2 & 4 will be combined for the 2011 Grand List.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $189,420
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $19,920
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 4 Holmes Farm Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Value seems excessive. Purchased (3) lots in December 2010 for $550,000. Lots 2 & 4 have been combined into one building lot. Vacant piece of land.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. Lots 2 & 4 will be combined for the 2011 Grand List.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 6 Holmes Farm Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Value seems excessive. Purchased (3) lots in December 2010 for $550,000. Lots 2 & 4 have been combined into one building lot. Vacant piece of land.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied.
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: 9 Point O Rocks Road, Newtown, CT, 06470
Reason for Appeal: Assessments on outbuildings (sheds) are too high. Cost to build was $15,000 and the sheds typically only last 3-5 years from excessive use. House is only at 90% complete.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Approved. Reduce outbuilding assessment to reflect $15,000.
2010 Original Property Assessment: $487,250
2010 Revised Property Assessment: $473,738
Date: 3/17/11
Property Location/Description being appealed: Morganti Group Inc.
Reason for Appeal: Forgot to fill out Personal Property Declaration and believes business assets were over assessed based on the fact most of heavy equipment is subcontracted out. Only business assets are inside the office trailer.
Board Discussion/Resolution: Denied. Board sought a legal opinion on hearing a case even though the appeal application was submitted after the deadline date, and whether or not they can reject that case based on that fact. Legal opinion stated that the board can reject a hearing on the fact the application wasn’t received in a timely fashion.
Board of Assessment Appeals adjourned at 10:00 PM
Mindy Kovack, Clerk
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