scpetition_classification.pdf
Sweet Amy's Land Holding Company, LLC Petitioner V Township Of Orion Respondent · 26-002103-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name Sweet Amy's Land Holding Company, LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 943 Watersmeet Drive City or Town Oxford State Michigan ZIP Code 48371 Telephone Number 2483796846 E-mail Address scottharris7925@gmail.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Yes Property Address (No., Street, City, St, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 316 Stillwater Drive Orion Twp Michigan 48359 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Orion (OAKLAND) County Oakland Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed and taxable value of the subject property fails to reflect that of the property's approximately 3.95 total acres, only approximately 1.3 acres is buildable, with the remaining approximately 2.65 acres subject to wetland designation as documented by ALTA and engineering surveys. The assessor has applied a valuation methodology that does not account for the materially diminished utility and market value of the wetland-constrained portion of the parcel, resulting in an assessed value that substantially exceeds the property's true cash value as required by MCL 211.27."
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? No If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Other, please explain Explanation: It is only after talking with a business advisor that we realized the error in valuation given the size of the usable space. Year(s) Under Appeal: 2025 and 2026 Classification Information: Parcel Identification Number: O 09-26-101-024 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one) Commercial (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? Vacant land If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Property is a proposed premium casual restaurant Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Scott A. Harris Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?