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Home My WebLink About20182246.tiffAugust 2, 2018 Agent (if applicable): Petitioner: STEVENS & ASSOCIATES COST REDUCTION SPEC 9635 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 450 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-5902 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 WIZBON INVESTMENTS LLC 9340 E STAR HILL TRL LONE TREE, CO 80124-5439 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2018, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket #: 2018-2246 Appeal #: 2008217930 Hearing Date: Dear Petitioner: On the day indicated above, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Colorado convened and acting as the Board of Equalization, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-101 et seq., considered petition for appeal of the Weld County Assessor's valuation of your property described above, for the year 2018. Account # Decision The Assessment and valuation is set as follows: Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by Determined by Assessor Board R2430203 Deny - Administrative Deny $2,489,520 $2,036,880 A denial of a petition, in whole or in part, by the Board of Equalization must be appealed within thirty (30) days of the date the denial is mailed to you. You must select only one of the following three (3) options for appeal: 1. Appeal to Board of Assessment Appeals: You have the right to appeal the County Board of Equalization's decision to the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals. A hearing before that Board will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-108(2), only the record of proceedings from your hearing before the Board of Assessment Appeals and your legal brief are filed with the appellate court. All appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals filed after August 10, 2016, MUST comply with the following provisions of C.R.S. Section 39-8-107(5): (5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2011, in addition to any other requirements under law, any petitioner appealing either a valuation of rent -producing commercial real property to the board of assessment appeals pursuant to section 39-8-108(1) or a denial of an abatement of taxes pursuant to section 39-10-114 shall provide to the county board of equalization or to the board of county commissioners of the county in the case of an abatement, and not to the board of assessment appeals, the following information, if applicable: (A) Actual annual rental income for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (B) Tenant reimbursements for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (C) Itemized expenses for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; and (D) Rent roll data, including the name of any tenants, the address, unit, or suite number of the subject property, lease start and end dates, option terms, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year. (II) The petitioner shall provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) within ninety days after the appeal has been filed with the board of assessment appeals. (b)(I) The assessor, the county board of equalization, or the board of county commissioners of the county, as applicable, shall, upon request made by the petitioner, provide to a petitioner who has filed an appeal with the board of assessment appeals not more than ninety days after receipt of the petitioner's request, the following information: (A) All of the underlying data used by the county in calculating the value of the subject property that is being appealed, including the capitalization rate for such property; and (B) The names of any commercially available and copyrighted publications used in calculating the value of the subject property. (II) The party providing the information to the petitioner pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b) shall redact all confidential information contained therein. (c) If a petitioner fails to provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) by the deadline specified in subparagraph (II) of said paragraph (a), the county may move the board of assessment appeals to compel disclosure and to issue appropriate sanctions for noncompliance with such order. The motion may be made directly by the county attorney and shall be accompanied by a certification that the county assessor or the county board of equalization has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with such petitioner in an effort to obtain the information without action by the board of assessment appeals. If an order compelling disclosure is issued under this paragraph (c) and the petitioner fails to comply with such order, the board of assessment appeals may make such orders in regard to the noncompliance as are just and reasonable under the circumstances, including an order dismissing the action or the entry of a judgment by default against the petitioner. Interest due the taxpayer shall cease to accrue as of the date the order compelling disclosure is issued, and the accrual of interest shall resume as of the date the contested information has been provided by the taxpayer. Appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals must be made on forms furnished by that Board, and must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of the date the denial by the Board of Equalization is mailed to you. The address and telephone number of the Board of Assessment Appeals are: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone Number: 303-864-7710 Email: baa@state.co.us Fees for Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals: A taxpayer representing himself is not charged for the first two (2) appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals. A taxpayer represented by an attorney or agent must pay a fee of $101.25 per appeal. OR 2. Appeal to District Court: You have the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Equalization to the District Court of the /county wherein your property is located: in this case that is Weld County District Court. A hearing before The District Court will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the District Court is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-108(1), the rules of Colorado appellate review and C.R.S. Section 24-4-106(9), govern the process. OR 3. Binding Arbitration: You have the right to submit your case to binding arbitration. If you choose this option, the arbitrator's decision is final and you have no further right to appeal your current valuation. C.R.S. Section 39-8-108.5 governs this process. The arbitration process involves the following: a. Select an Arbitrator: You must notify the Board of Equalization that you will pursue arbitration. You and the Board of Equalization will select an arbitrator from the official list of qualified people. If you cannot agree on an arbitrator, the District Court of the county in which the property is located (i.e., Weld) will select the arbitrator. b. Arbitration Hearing Procedure: Arbitration hearings are held within sixty (60) days from the date the arbitrator is selected, and are set by the arbitrator. Both you and the Board of Equalization are entitled to participate in the hearing. The hearing is informal. The arbitrator has the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, records documents and other evidence pertaining to the value of the property. The arbitrator also has the authority to administer oaths, and determine all questions of law and fact presented to him. The arbitration hearing may be confidential and closed to the public if you and the Board of Equalization agree. The arbitrator's decision must be delivered personally or by registered mail within ten (10) days of the arbitration hearing. c. Fees and Expenses: The arbitrator's fees and expenses are agreed upon by you and the Board of Equalization. In the case of residential real property, the fess may not exceed $150.00 per case. For cases other than residential real property, the arbitrator's total fees and expenses are agreed to by you and Board of Equalization, but are paid by the parties as ordered by the arbitrator. If you have questions concerning the above information, please call me at (970) 400-4226. Very truly yours, Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of County Commissioners and Board of Equalization Cc: Christopher Woodruff, Weld County Assessor August 2, 2018 Petitioner: WIZBON INVESTMENTS LLC 9340 E STAR HILL TRL LONE TREE, CO 80124-5439 CLERK TO THE BOARD PHONE (970) 400-4226 FAX (970) 336-7233 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 Agent (if applicable): STEVENS & ASSOCIATES COST REDUCTION SPEC 9635 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 450 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-5902 RE: THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2018, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF DECISION Docket #: 2018-2246 Appeal #: 2008217930 Hearing Date: Dear Petitioner: On the day indicated above, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Colorado convened and acting as the Board of Equalization, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-101 et seq., considered petition for appeal of the Weld County Assessor's valuation of your property described above, for the year 2018. Account # Decision The Assessment and valuation is set as follows: Actual Value as Actual Value as Set by Determined by Assessor Board R2430203 Deny - Administrative Deny $2,489,520 $2,036,880 A denial of a petition, in whole or in part, by the Board of Equalization must be appealed within thirty (30) days of the date the denial is mailed to you. You must select only one of the following three (3) options for appeal: 1. Appeal to Board of Assessment Appeals: You have the right to appeal the County Board of Equalization's decision to the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals. A hearing before that Board will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-108(2), only the record of proceedings from your hearing before the Board of Assessment Appeals and your legal brief are filed with the appellate court. All appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals filed after August 10, 2016, MUST comply with the following provisions of C.R.S. Section 39-8-107(5): (5)(a)(I) On and after August 10, 2011, in addition to any other requirements under law, any petitioner appealing either a valuation of rent -producing commercial real property to the board of assessment appeals pursuant to section 39-8-108(1) or a denial of an abatement of taxes pursuant to section 39-10-114 shall provide to the county board of equalization or to the board of county commissioners of the county in the case of an abatement, and not to the board of assessment appeals, the following information, if applicable: (A) Actual annual rental income for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (B) Tenant reimbursements for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; (C) Itemized expenses for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year; and (D) Rent roll data, including the name of any tenants, the address, unit, or suite number of the subject property, lease start and end dates, option terms, base rent, square footage leased, and vacant space for two full years including the base year for the relevant property tax year. (II) The petitioner shall provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a) within ninety days after the appeal has been filed with the board of assessment appeals. (b)(I) The assessor, the county board of equalization, or the board of county commissioners of the county, as applicable, shall, upon request made by the petitioner, provide to a petitioner who has filed an appeal with the board of assessment appeals not more than ninety days after receipt of the petitioner's request, the following information: (A) All of the underlying data used by the county in calculating the value of the subject property that is being appealed, including the capitalization rate for such property; and (B) The names of any commercially available and copyrighted publications used in calculating the value of the subject property. (II) The party providing the information to the petitioner pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b) shall redact all confidential information contained therein. (c) If a petitioner fails to provide the information required by subparagraph (I) of paragraph (a) of this subsection (5) by the deadline specified in subparagraph (II) of said paragraph (a), the county may move the board of assessment appeals to compel disclosure and to issue appropriate sanctions for noncompliance with such order. The motion may be made directly by the county attorney and shall be accompanied by a certification that the county assessor or the county board of equalization has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with such petitioner in an effort to obtain the information without action by the board of assessment appeals. If an order compelling disclosure is issued under this paragraph (c) and the petitioner fails to comply with such order, the board of assessment appeals may make such orders in regard to the noncompliance as are just and reasonable under the circumstances, including an order dismissing the action or the entry of a judgment by default against the petitioner. Interest due the taxpayer shall cease to accrue as of the date the order compelling disclosure is issued, and the accrual of interest shall resume as of the date the contested information has been provided by the taxpayer. Appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals must be made on forms furnished by that Board, and must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days of the date the denial by the Board of Equalization is mailed to you. The address and telephone number of the Board of Assessment Appeals are: Board of Assessment Appeals 1313 Sherman Street, Room 315 Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone Number: 303-864-7710 Email: baa@state.co.us Fees for Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals: A taxpayer representing himself is not charged for the first two (2) appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals. A taxpayer represented by an attorney or agent must pay a fee of $101.25 per appeal. OR 2. Appeal to District Court: You have the right to appeal the decision of the Board of Equalization to the District Court of the /county wherein your property is located: in this case that is Weld County District Court. A hearing before The District Court will be the last time you may present testimony or exhibits or other evidence, or call witnesses in support of your valuation. If the decision of the District Court is further appealed to the Court of Appeals pursuant to C.R.S. Section 39-8-108(1), the rules of Colorado appellate review and C.R.S. Section 24-4-106(9), govern the process. OR 3. Binding Arbitration: You have the right to submit your case to binding arbitration. If you choose this option, the arbitrator's decision is final and you have no further right to appeal your current valuation. C.R.S. Section 39-8-108.5 governs this process. The arbitration process involves the following: a. Select an Arbitrator: You must notify the Board of Equalization that you will pursue arbitration. You and the Board of Equalization will select an arbitrator from the official list of qualified people. If you cannot agree on an arbitrator, the District Court of the county in which the property is located (i.e., Weld) will select the arbitrator. b. Arbitration Hearing Procedure: Arbitration hearings are held within sixty (60) days from the date the arbitrator is selected, and are set by the arbitrator. Both you and the Board of Equalization are entitled to participate in the hearing. The hearing is informal. The arbitrator has the authority to issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, records documents and other evidence pertaining to the value of the property. The arbitrator also has the authority to administer oaths, and determine all questions of law and fact presented to him. The arbitration hearing may be confidential and closed to the public if you and the Board of Equalization agree. The arbitrator's decision must be delivered personally or by registered mail within ten (10) days of the arbitration hearing. c. Fees and Expenses: The arbitrator's fees and expenses are agreed upon by you and the Board of Equalization. In the case of residential real property, the fess may not exceed $150.00 per case. For cases other than residential real property, the arbitrator's total fees and expenses are agreed to by you and Board of Equalization, but are paid by the parties as ordered by the arbitrator. If you have questions concerning the above information, please call me at (970) 400-4226. Very truly yours, Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of County Commissioners and Board of Equalization Cc: Christopher Woodruff, Weld County Assessor Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Subject: Afternoon Chloe, Maria Raunig <MariaR@stevensandassoc.corn> Friday, July 13, 2018 12:40 PM Chloe Rempel RE (201 5-2016) - 18.07.12 - Docket 74071 - BAA BOCC - Stapp Toyota - 8019 Raspberry Way Stevens & Associates would like to Admin Deny the following Accounts for 2018 BOE Appeals. • R2430203 • R4571806 • R6289486 Please let me know if you have any questions at all, Thanks, Maria Raunig Office Manager Main. (303) 347-1878 Direct: (720) 500-1087 Fax: (303) 347-9242 E. rnariar` stevensandassoc.corn it STEVENS &ASSOCIATES 1=pC NFi1TY i.ES Fa U'is iAti RED'J: "RAN≥ From: Chloe Rempel <crempel@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 5:20 PM To: Maria Raunig <MariaR@stevensandassoc.com> Subject: RE: (2015-2016) - 18.07.12 - Docket 74071 - BAA BOCC - Stapp Toyota - 8019 Raspberry Way Received. Thank you! Chloe A. Rempel Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel: 970-400-4213 OO t g- @a(1Co p,SO (©O From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: weld-cboe@weldgov.com CTB-County Board of Equalization Board of Equalization Appeal Submitted Monday, July 9, 2018 4:22:42 PM (2018-2019) - 18.03.03 - KOSMOS REAL ESTATE - LOA - R2430203.pdf (2017-2018) - 16.10.31 - STAPP TOYOTA - LOA - R4571806.pdf (2018-2019) - 18.01.18 - Prestige Equip, Paglione - LOA - R6289486.pdf (2018-2019) - 18.01.18 - Prestige Equip. Paglione - LOA - R62894861.pdf Appeal Submitted: 04:22 PM on Monday July 9, 2018 Contact Information Supplied: • Contact Name: STEVENS AND ASSOCIATES • Contact Email: MARIARii STEVENSANDASSOC.COM • Contact Phone: (303) 347 - 1878 • Email Preference: Contact through email Property : R2430203 - 1530 MAIN ST , WINDSOR Legal: WIN 3JF L5 JACOBY FARM 3RD FG Estimated Value: $ 1700000 Reason: THE ASSESSOR DID NOT PROPERLY CONSIDER THE COST, MARKET OR INCOME APPROACH TO VALUE OR ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION. R6289486 - 12556 COUNTY ROAD 2 1/2 , WELD Legal: 16015-V PT SE4 31-1-66 BEG SE COR W1804.55 TOW R/W LN OF UPRR N 13D47 E 2685.46 S89D52 W 211.86 S 13D47 W 10.30 S89D52 W 316.58 TO TRUE POB S89D52 W 610 527D40 W 108.159 S 16D34 W 452.627 E659.133 N l 7D 1 1 E 332.191 TO BEG OF CURVE TO LEFT DELTA OF CURVE 17D18 RAD OF CURVE 717.38 THENCE ALONG ARC OF CURVE 216.80 TO TRUE POB (8.0A) Estimated Value: $ 960000 Reason: THE ASSESSOR DID NOT PROPERLY CONSIDER THE COST, MARKET OR INCOME APPROACH TO VALUE OR ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION. R4571806 - 8019 RASPBERRY WAY , FREDERICK Legal: FRE RHBPA L7A RASPBERRY HILL BUSINESS PARK RPLT A Estimated Value: $ 6000000 Reason: THE ASSESSOR DID NOT PROPERLY CONSIDER THE COST, MARKET OR INCOME APPROACH TO VALUE OR ASPECTS OF THE PROPERLY IN QUESTION. Documents 1.) (2018-2019) - 18.03.03 - KOSMOS REAL ESTATE - LOA - R2430203.pdf 2.) (2017-2018) - 16.10.31 - STA PP TOYOTA - LOA - R4571806.pdf 3.) (2018-2019) - 18.01.18 - Prestige Equip, Paglione - LOA - R6289486.pdf You have selected the following Date Preferences: Aug. 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2018-2246 CAS O I O O Aug. 2, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Aug. 2. 2018. at 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2. 2018, at 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Agent letter: (2018-2019) - 18.01.18 - Prestige Equip. Paglione - LOA - R62894861.pdf STEVENS(1111 &ASSOCIATES SPECIALISTS IN: PROPERTY, SALES & USE TAX REDUCTIONS Property Tax Consultant - agency Agreement Owner Address: 9340 East Star 1 -Jill Trail, Lone Tree, CO 00124 Property Address/Legal Description/Schedule #: See Attached Exhibit A Consultant/Agent: Stevens & Associates Cost Reduction Specialists, Inc. IJWe LOVELAND-DENVER PARTNERSHIP LLP, ECAZ INVESTMENTS LLC,SAMEC PROPERTIES LLC.WEBZEC INVESTMENTS LLC, WIZBON INVESTMENTS LLC, subsidiaries, parent companies and all affiliated companies agree with Stevens & Associates Cost Reduction Specialists, Ind. that for the property tax/sales and use tax assessment years 2018, 2019, 2019 and prior years, in Colorado as the property referred to above, that Stevens & Associates Cost Reduction Specialists, inc. is hereby engaged and authorized to act as agent and consultant before either the Board of review as well as the State Tax Review Board or for any hearing pertinent to the property for the property tax/sales and use tax assessment years 2018, 2019 and prior years. Please direct all correspondence and refunds to Stevens & Associates Cost Reduction Specialists, Inc. The undersigned further authorizes Stevens & Associates Cost Reduction Specialists, Inc. as agent of the undersigned, in the name of the undersigned, to execute and cause to be filed on behalf of the undersigned, in the name of the undersigned, any and all documents relating to an appeal of the said assessments, for the assessment years in question and prior years, before either the Board of review as well as the State Tax Review Board or any hearings pertinent to the property. Thus, done and executed on this dayof March 2018. Agreed By: LOVELAND-DENVER P L ' ERSHIP LLP, ECAZ INVESTMENTS LLC,SAMEC PROPERTIES LLC,WEBZEC INVE TS LLCINVE •, INS LLC Title: Managing Partner eorgia Please direct all correspondence/refunds to: Stevens & Associates / Inc. 9635 Maroon Cir, Suite 450 Englewood, Colorado 80112 MARIA RAUNIG NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO Notary Identification # 2015 4025833 My Commission Expires 71112019 STATE OFF The 4rego1ng instrument ',eras acknowledged before me day of III bt. Zatia By: Ms. 9Qptgia Christ er Witness my hand and offidal seal. e my co nrnission expires: Pare 1 ofal 31-1 otar +'Pti lc + Nq(arytignq''ture I STEVENS &ASSOCIATES SPECIALISTS IN PROPERTY, SALES 6 USE TAX REDUCTIONS Exhibit A Owner Name Address Assessor Parcel ID Account LOVELAND-DENVER PARTNERSHIP LLP 12061 Pennsylvania St Adams 01573-34-4-01-003 R0121249 22880 E Smoky Hill Rd Arapahoe 2073-24-4-35-002 034097937 SAMEC PROPERTIES LLC WEBZEC INVESTMENTS LLC 8273 S Quebec St Arapahoe 2075-32-4-23-003 034163409 ECAZ INVESTMENTS LLC 6145 E County Line Rd Douglas 2231-052-01-006 R0331945 WIZBON INVESTMENTS LLC 1530 Main St A Weld 080718402005 R2430203 Page 4 of 4 Hello