scpetition_classification.pdf
Chris Clark Petitioner V Township Of Otsego Lake Respondent · 26-002534-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: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Chris M.I. Last Name Clark Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 22624 Madison Street City or Town St. Clair Shores State Michigan ZIP Code 48081 Telephone Number 3137278234 E-mail Address clarkfamily2@mac.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] 7055 Amoco Rd. Gaylord Michigan 49735 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Otsego Lake (OTSEGO) County Otsego Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The uncapped property tax tripled after my purchase of the property in December 2024 (50 Acres = Parcel# 090-010-100-005-05). The 50 acres includes the county road and easement (4.05 acres), as well as 6.79 acres of oil production facility which essentially on a perpetual lease, so the usable land is 39.16 acres. The taxable value was $62,00, and the winter tax for 2025 was $1,236.67 which results in $23.73 per acre for the full 50 acres. Recent purchases for adjoining properties for comparison are: 090-010-100-005-06 purchased in 2022 is at $9.84 per acre 090-011-30-010-00 purchased in 2024 is at $18.92 per acre 090-009-400-020-00 purchased in 2023 is at $9.36 per acre If we took the midline of the three comparisons, we would be at $14.14 per acre. For the full 50 acres, that would be a total of $707. If we taxed it based on the usable land, it would be $553.72 at the same rate. I am seeking relief based on the taxation of comparable properties, and the inclusion of the road easement and facility on the property.
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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? Yes If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Explanation: Year(s) Under Appeal: 2025 and moving forward Classification Information: Parcel Identification Number: 090-010-005-05 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Personal (check one) Residential (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? Hunting property no permanent improvements If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Chris C lark 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?