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RECEIVED 

MAY 21 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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 you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

Scott 

Griffin 

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

29433 Southfield Rd., Suite 200 

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18076 

Telephone Mme (248) 752-1 1 11 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

sgriffin@griffinproperties.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

I 

First Name 

M.1. 

Last Name 

Firm Name 

(if any) 

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

THEH 

IN 

Lh 

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: Subject Pro 

erty Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

4 

4) Yes 

Od No 

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

Parcel Identification Number: 

4703-01-400-006; 4703-01-200-034; 4703-01-200-035; 4703-01-200-036 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

~~ Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial [] 

Industrial (J 

~~ Residential [1 

~~ Timber-Cutover [1 

~~ Developmental [J 

Utility [J (check one) 

Property Address (No., Street)

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 

El Principal Residence Exemption 

[7] Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Three of these properties are agricultural, and have been since zoning began many, many years ago. 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. 

| sold trees off the lot this week. 

| met two 

landscapers there Friday, and I'm meeting another one there this week. As we sell more of the trees this year, we will 

start converting some of the tree farm to pasture land, and we will be building stables and adding horses, cows, sheep 

and chickens next year. 

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. 

Then 

| saw their not "Property is not being used for ag purposes" and realized that 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 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

Board of Review 

Other 

| 

If you checked “other” above, explain: 

List the date your Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 

March 11, 2026 

Tax year(s) denied: 2026 

Fee Information 

A filing fee of $25.00 is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for all tax years at issue on the 

date this petition is filed.

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 

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Assessed Value Changed From: 

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26,000 

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Record of Vote - Board or three member committee 

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Chairperson: X]yes 

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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 

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Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

26,000 

To: 

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Record of 

Vote 

- Board or three member committee of board. 

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Chairperson: 

[37 yes 

[1] NofFm=" Member. 

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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 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: 

- 

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

Member: 

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Member: 

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Chairperson: [X ves 

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Reason for Board Action: 

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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. 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 

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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: 

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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. 

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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 

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Classification Changed From: 

402 

To: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member co 

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Member: 

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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: 

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38,700 

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Record of Vote - Board or three member cogimittee of board 

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ember: 

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Chairperson: [i] YEs 

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.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: 

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Member: 

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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 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. 

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Classification Changed From: 

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Record of Vote - Board or three member ci 

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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. 

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property 

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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: 

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Chairperson: 

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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/taxirib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

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

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Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

3,600 

To: 

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

Chairperson: 

YEs 

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Member: al 

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Member. 

Dd YES 

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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. 

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Denied 

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Classification Changed From: 

402 

To: 

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

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Member: 

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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. 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 

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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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