scpetition_sa.pdf
Lauren Willey Petitioner V Township Of Chesterfield Respondent · 26-002573-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Lauren M.I. Last Name/Company Name Willey Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 33512 Meldrum St City or Town CHESTERFIELD State Michigan ZIP Code 48047 Telephone Number 5868797470 E-mail Address willeylm@gmail.com Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. N/A Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 33512 Meldrum St CHESTERFIELD Michigan 48047 Parcel Identification Number(s): 0926154015 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB) County Macomb Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. a copy of the resolution confirming the special assessment roll) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR I am in full support of the paving improvements as Meldrum is in grave disrepair, but I object to the formation of a Special Assessment District for this purpose. This would be a NEW tax for residents who would not be enjoying any special benefit. The Township and/or county has been handling of maintenance and improvements to Meldrum since it was paved in the late 1980s/early 1990s through 2024, when the first special assessment district application was submitted. It appears that when the Riverpointe Condominiums were built in the late 1980s, the condominium builder covered the cost of pavement improvements for Meldrum Street, and it is noted on the site plans that Meldrum road would "remain private at this time". It is my understanding the south side of Meldrum was dedicated to the public and is utilized by the public (See attached photos from 5.12.2026 when Meldrum was used to park heavy equipment for public improvements to the entrance on Meldrum). My neighbors tell me this was a common practice during the Salt River Bridge project. I have a FOIA request in to Macomb County regarding right of way and dedication and acceptance records. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? Yes If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 2026-06-09 If No, explain: Fee Information A fee of $100.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Lauren Willey