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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

RECEIVED 

MAY 21 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. 

If you do not submit 

this document, you may be held in 

default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.1. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Scott 

Griffin 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

29433 Southfield Rd., Suite 200 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Southfield 

MI 

48076 

Telephone NUmBer 48) 752-1111 

sgriffin@griffinproperties.com 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attormbylauiiiarizad Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Su bject Property Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 4 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Yes* 

(| No** 

**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Property Address (No., Street) 

11301 Mack Dr. 

State 

ZIP Code

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check 

ali that apply) 

[A True Cash and Taxable Value 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Three of these properties are agricultural, and have been for many, many years. One is 

entirely swampland without any access. None of the properties are residential, and 

there are no buildings on them (one has a small 10' x 10' equipment shed for our well 

supplies). We are not planning to build any homes on the properties; we operate a tree 

farm there that currently has 650 trees on it for sale. We are planning to add horses, 

cows, sheep and chickens next year as we sell more of the trees. 

At the Board of Review, 

| provided every comparable "Sold" and "For Sale" agriculturally 

zoned property in both Livingston County and Gennessee County (because we're very 

close to the border). 

| also provided other information, to the point that the board told 

me 

| was the most prepared person they had ever seen. 

All of my appeals were denied with the note "no residential comps provided" which 

makes no sense whatsoever. They are also trying to change the classification of the 

properties from agricultural to residential, but they have not said why. They asked me 3 

times at the meeting 

if 

| was going to build a house there, and 

| said "NO" each time. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [%] Yes 

|] No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [7] March 

ill] July 

[] December 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

0 Not required to attend 

[| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[] Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

[| Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

[1 other 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number 

4 203-01-400-006 

Classification of Property: 

~~ Real 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

4 

Commercial [] 

Industrial (J 

~~ Residential (1 

 Timber-Cutover [1 

~~ Developmental [1 

Utility (J (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by 

the 

Board 

ew: 

y 

the 

Board 

of Review: 

3,600 

3,600 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

0 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 

0 

assessed value) 

() 

Fee Information 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue? 

[J ves 

A no 

If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 

will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of 

$1,000.00 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If the property is 

NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$250.00 

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. 

If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the 

appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. 

Signatu I'€ *Required 

Petitioner o 

orney/A 

rized Representative’s Signature: 

Isl 

a

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MULTIPLE PARCEL ATTACHMENT TO PETITION FORM 

VALUATION APPEAL 

Petitioner’s Contact Information: 

First Name/Company Name 

M.1. 

Last Name 

Scott 

Griffin 

Valuation Information 

Parcel “4703-01 -200-034 

Classification of Property: 

 Reald 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial [1 

Industrial C] 

Residential (J 

 Timber-Cutover [1 

Developmental [1 

Utility [J (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by the Board of Review: 

26,000 

26,000 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

3,500 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 

1 ,750 

assessed value) 

1 ,750 

Valuation Information 

4 703-01-200-035 

Classification of Property: 

~ Real[d 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial [J 

Industrial [] 

Residential (] 

 Timber-Cutover [1 

Developmental CJ 

Utility (] (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by the Board of Review: 

101,000 

101 ,000 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

59,500 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 29,750 

assessed value) 29,750 

Valuation Information 

Parcel “mr A703-01 -200-036 

Classification of Property: 

~~ Real 

Personal [] (check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial [1 

Industrial [] 

Residential [] 

 Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental [] 

Utility [] (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:

Michigan Department of Treasury 

03/11/2026 

12:21 

PM 

618 (Rev. 11-12) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or 

the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (if Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

STILLWATER RANCH LLC 

Township or City 

County 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP 

LIVINGSTON 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 

: 

4703-01-200034 

SEC 1 TAN RSE COM AT THE NE COR TH S 1787.03 FT, TO THE CJL OF BENNETT LAKE RD TH N88*41'38"W 

180 FT, THS 183 FT, TOPOB TH S 260.4 FT, TH'S 89'03'33'E 150 FT, THN 259.44 FT, TH N88*4138"W 150 

11301 MACK DR 

FT, TO THE POB 89 ACRES MIL Split on 12/23/1998 from 03-01-200-001; 

Protested Item 

J Assessed Value 

BR Tentative Taxable Value 

\d Classification 

“0 Qualifed Agricultural 

Property Exemption 

1. 

PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

[Assessed Amount 

Owner's Estimated True Cash Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

Year 

26,000 

FRA“ $3500" 

26,000 

2026 

2. 

PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll: 

401 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

JK Agricultural 

[J Industrial 

OTimber Cutover 

[Utility (Personal Property Only) 

O 

commercial 

[0 Residential 

Opevelopmental 

3. 

PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, 

the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor: (Enter 0 if exemption is denied) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full 

exemption requested) 

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4. 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption. 

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

Form 618, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

Parcel Code 

Petition Number 

Ale -soi, 

4703-01-200-034 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

‘Denied 

O 

Assessed Value Changed From: 

[ 

26,000 

Jo: 

L 

| 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee 

of board 

Chairperson: X]yes 

[J No Jak Member: 

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[J FQUTS Member: 

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Reason for Board Action: 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48809. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Ulility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on 

a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

—_naned 

§ 

O 

Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

26,000 

To: 

5 

Record of 

Vote 

- Board or three member committee of board. 

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Chairperson: 

[37 yes 

[1] NofFm=" Member. 

[X] ves 

[7] 

mas 

Member. 

XK Yes 

[7] 

NéHGer| 

Reason for Board Action: 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed 

on a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

[8- Denies 

[J 

Classification Changed From: 

401 

To: 

- 

Poza 

Record of Vote - Board or three member WAL of board. 

Member: 

bd Yes 

[1 NOG 

Member: 

[ves 

[1 nofida 

Chairperson: [X ves 

[] 

Nofiimis 

Reason for Board Action: 

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porpoes 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, Mi. 48909 by June 30. 

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

O 

Exemption Request Denied 

O 

Exemption percent modified from 

% To: 

% 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board.

Michigan Depariment of Treasury 

Vu 

has evey 

acaeu 

ai 

618 (Rev. 11-12) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or 

the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

STILLWATER RANCH LLC 

Township or City 

County 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP 

LIVINGSTON 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 

: 

4703-01-200-035 

SEC 1 TAN RSE COM AT THE NE COR TH $ 1787.03 FT, TO THE C/L OF BENNETT LAKE RD TH N88*41'38"W 

180 FT, TO THE POB TH S 443.40 FT, TH S89°0333" 150 FT, TH S 456.47 FT, TH $29*53'33"W 787.47 FT, TH 

N34*09'48"W 164.55 FT, TH N14*3201"W 176.24 FT, TH NOS*5346"W 746.92 FT, THN00*0211°E 555 FT, TH 

BENNETT LAKE RD 

$88'41'38'E 507.27 FT, TO POB 17.03 AC SLIT ON 12/23/1998 FROM 03-01-200-001; 

Protested Item 

bd Assessed Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

ro! Classification 

0 Qualifed Agricultural 

Property Exemption 

1. 

PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

Assessed Amount 

Owner's Estimated True Cash Value 

Tentalive Taxable Value 

Year 

01,000 

£59, 500% 

101,000 

2026 

2. 

PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll: 

402 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

pf Agricultural 

[J Industrial 

OTimber Cutover 

[Utility (Personal Property Only) 

OJ 

commercial 

O Residential 

[Opevelopmental 

3. 

PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, 

the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER ORACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor: (Enter 0 if exemption is denied) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full 

exemption requested) 

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4. 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption. 

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

Form 618, Page'2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

Petition Number 

Parcel Code 

X\o- Oey 

4703-01-200-035 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

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Assessed Value Changed From: 

[ 

101 ,000 

Tro: 

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Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board 

Chairperson: 

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Member: 

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Reason for Board Action: 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on 

a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

101,000 

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Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board. 

Chairperson: IX] yes 

[1] wa Member: 

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Reason for Board Action: 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed 

on a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

3: Denied 

[J 

Classification Changed From: 

402 

To: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member co 

Jas of board. 

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Member: 

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Chairperson: 

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Reason for Board Action: 

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, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 lo the State Tax Commission, P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, Mi. 48909 by June 30. 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classifi 

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

O 

Exemption Request Denied 

O 

Exemption percent modified from 

% To: 

% 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board.

Michigan Department of Treasury 

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sles 

sas 

618 (Rev. 11-12) 

\ 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or 

the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

STILLWATER RANCH LLC 

Township or City 

County 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP 

LIVINGSTON 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 

: 

4703-01-200-036 

SEC 1T4N RSE COM AT THE NE COR TH S 1787.03 FT, TO THE C/L OF BENNETT LAKE RD TH N88*41'38"W 

687.27 FT, TOPOB TH 800*02'11"W 555 FT, TH N88*41'38"W 230 FT, TH N00*02'11"E 555 FT, TH S88*41'38"E 

BENNETT LAKE RD 

230 FT, TO THE POB 2.93 ACRES MIL Split on 12/23/1998 from 03-01-200-001; 

Protested Item 

id Assessed Value 

J) Tentative Taxable Value 

H Classification 

O qQualifed Agricultural 

Property Exemption 

1. 

PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

[Assessed Amount 

Owner's Estimated True Cash Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

Year 

8,700 

+ 350 

38,700 

2026 

2. 

PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with section 211.34c¢ of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll: 

401 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

xX Agricultural 

[O Industrial 

OTimber Cutover 

[utility (Personal Property Only) 

OJ commercial 

[J Residential 

[Opevelopmental 

3. 

PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, 

the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor: (Enter 0 if exemption is denied) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full 

exemption requested) 

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4. 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption. 

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

Form 618, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

Petition Number 

Parcel Code 

Ale - coy 

4703-01-200-036 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board 

of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

Denied 

| 

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Assessed Value Changed From: 

[_ 

38,700 

ro: 

[ 

| 

Pat 

Record of Vote - Board or three member cogimittee of board 

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Chairperson: [i] YEs 

Reason for Board Action: 

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provided 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on 

a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.govitaxrib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

Ja_oonies 

[] 

Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

38,700 

To: 

Record of 

Vote - Board or three member committee of board. 

Chairperson: 

[¥] ves 

[J 

NO£ Tas 

Member: 

{4 ves 

[7] 

No Sm 

Member: 

KI] 

ves 

Reason for Board Action: 

Lop 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed 

on a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

[54_ Denied 

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Classification Changed From: 

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Record of Vote - Board or three member ci 

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Member: Dd ves 

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If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, Mi. 48309 by June 30. 

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

O 

Exemption Request Denied 

O 

Exemption percent modified from 

% To: 

% 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board.

Michigan Leoanment of 1reasury 

618 (Rev. 11112) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or 

the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

wner's Name (Please Prin{ or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

STILLWATER RANCH LLC 

County’ 

Township or City 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP 

LIVINGSTON 

The undersigned protests the assessed value andlor the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 

: 

SEC 1 T4N R5E COMAT THE NE COR TH'S 1787.03 FT, TO THE C/L OF BENNETT LAKE RD TH N88*41'38"W 

4703-01-400-006 

917.28 FT, TH S00°02'11"W 2521.18 FT, TH N89*57'49"W 31.74 FT, TO POB TH N89*57'49'W 404.3 FT, TH 

$00*02'11"W TO THE S LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 1, TH EASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE TOA 

BENNETT LAKE RD 

POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH A LINE DESCRIBED AS BEARING $29*53'33"W FROM THE POB TH 

N29*53'33"E TO THE POB 3 AC MIL Split on 12/23/1998 from 03-01-200-001; 

© Tentative Taxable Value 

OJ Classification 

O Qualifed Agricultural 

Protested Item 

Yd Assessed Value 

Property Exemption 

1. 

PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

Owner's Estimated True Cash Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

Year 

3,600 

2026 

3,600 

QO ~ 

Assessed Amount 

PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

2. 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll: 

402 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

O 

Agricultural 

[J Industrial 

OTimber Cutover 

[utility (Personal Property Only) 

OJ commercial 

[J Residential 

[Cbevelopmental 

3. 

PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, 

the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor: (Enter 0 if exemption is denied) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full 

exemption requested) 

4. 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption. 

The 

property 

t¢ 

jogs wetlands 

AS 

WE Not 

hab table or usechle, “There 

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no

Michigan Deperiment of Treasury 

Form 618, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

Petition Number 

Parcel Code 

Al— xo 

4703-01-400-006 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

i 

O 

Assessed Value Changed From: 

[ 

3,600 

ro: 

[ 

] 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board 

On 

Member: 

Bf ves 

O vo QUA Member: 

4 ves 

[JN 

2X 

Chairperson: 

{X] YES 

Mees 

Reason for Board Action: 

No 

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ded 

o\ 

Cones, 

proviesd 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on 

a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxirib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

0 

pened 

O 

Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

3,600 

To: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board. 

Chairperson: 

YEs 

 [] Ng 

Member: al 

[| DU 

Member. 

Dd YES 

[7] NQ)gas| 

jd 

Reason for Board Action: 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed 

on a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

- 4 

Denied 

[] 

Classification Changed From: 

402 

To: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member commjtjee of board. 

Al 

O Wis 

Member: 

[Yes 

[[] nNedzak 

Member: 

ves 

[] Wo 

Chairperson: [Al YES 

eason 

for Board 

Action: 

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Property 

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en ny vved 

Fer 

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prrpose er 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, Mi. 48908 by June 30. 

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

O 

Exemption Request Denied 

O 

Exemption percent modified from 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board. 

Chairperson: 

[J] yes 

[J 

No 

% To: 

%

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES 

Address 

Parcel # 

11301 Mack Drive & 

4703-01-400-006 

Bennett Road Vacant Land 

4703-01-200-034 

4703-01-200-035 

4703-01-200-036 

Size 

3 acres 

1 acre 

17 acres 

3 acres 

Description 

Wetlands; not accessible 

Tree farm where shed and well are 

Main portion of tree farm 

Neighbor’s driveway; mostly wetlands 

The property has been used continuously for more than 25 years as a tree farm, and still is today. 

| sold trees off the lot this week. 

I'm meeting two landscapers there tomorrow, and another on Monday. The township is arbitrarily trying to change the zoning and 

substantially increase the values without any explanation or logical argument. 

NOTE: The Board of Review signed and dated their denial on the day 

| appeared before them. Then they held the denial for more 

than a month before they sent it to me. That's why I’m sending this to you beyond the 30 day deadline.

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