Record Finder / 26-001278-TT
Michigan
Autozone Development, LLC Petitioner V Township Of Meridian Respondent
- Petitioner
- Autozone Development, LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Meridian
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001278-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/22/2026 | $250.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
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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 ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001278 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Ashley M.I. Last Name Winstead Firm Name (if any) Meridian Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5151 Marsh Road City or Town Okemos State Michigan ZIP Code 48864 Telephone Number 517-853-4404 E-mail Address winstead@meridian.mi.us Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Assessment does not exceed 50% of true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? Yes *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please cite the Board’s authority? Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 33-02-02-20-205-012 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 608200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 554498 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1216400 What do you believe is the taxable value? 554498 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Ashley Winstead Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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Sogme— THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893. Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM ASSESSING DEPARTMENT MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5151 MARSH RD OKEMOS MI 48864 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2649 GRAND RIVER AVE EAST LANSING, MI 48823 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 33170 33-02-02-20-205-012 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL. 170 **x* xxx *AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 T2 Pl ### AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT LLC 123 S FRONT ST EXEMPTIONS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 00% .00% MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3607 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 00% LT | ELITE TEU 0 TTR LS LPR FY LLL ETT % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal™: 00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse” [J Yes [XI No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property™ J Yes Xl No Exempt As "Development Property": 0 Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: — MP 3182-1 & 3183-3 THAT PART OF LOTS 4 & 5 COM. AT NE COR. OF LOT 4, TH. S 300 FT. ALONG E LINE OF LOT 4, N 68 DEG. 48 MIN W 141.4 FT PLL WITH S LINE OF GRAND RIVER AVE, N. 300 FT TO N. LINE OF LOT 5, S 68 DEG. 48'E 141.4 FT TO BEG, EXC N 10 FT OF LOT 5 SUPERVISOR'S PLAT NO 6 OF MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 201 Commercial PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 201 Commercial The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM h TENTATIVE AMOUNT forthe 2026 year by approximately: $1015 YEAR: 2025 YEAR: 2026 RR Ne 1. TAXABLE VALUE: * 539.921 554,498 14,577 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 609,500 608,200 -1,300 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 609,500 608,200 -1,300 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN 2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? []Yes [X] No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: ASHLEY WINSTEAD 517-853-4400 PROPERTYREVIEW@MERIDIAN.MI.US March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 5151 MARSH ROAD, OKEMOS, Mi 48864 ON MONDAY, 3/9/2026, FROM 2 PM TO 5 PM & 6 PM TO 9 PM; TUESDAY, 3/10/2026, FROM 9 AM TO 12 NOON & 1 PM TO 4 PM; AND WEDNESDAY, 3/11/2026, FROM 9 AM TO 12 NOON. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT BY 4 PM ON TUESDAY, 3/10/2026. WRITTEN APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, 3/11/2026. 170
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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 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name Autozone Development, LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) c/o 380 N. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. 300 City or Town Birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 248-642-0333 E-mail Address jlong@wwrplaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Jason M.I. C. Last Name Long Firm Name (if any) Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 380 N. Old Woodward Ave. Suite 300 City or Town Birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 2486420333 E-mail Address jlong@wwrplaw.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 N/A Property Address (No., Street) 2649 Grand River Ave.
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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 City or Town East Lansing County Ingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The subject property's assessed and taxable values are at higher ratios of its true cash value than the Michigan Constitution and the General Property Tax Act authorize. In other words, Respondent has overestimated the subject property's true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 33-02-02-20-205-012 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 608200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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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 554498 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1016400 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 508200 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 508200 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Jason C. Long Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: 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. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Autozone Development, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001278 Township Of Meridian, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 31, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Autozone Development, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001278 Township Of Meridian, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 31, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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Sogme— THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893. Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM ASSESSING DEPARTMENT MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5151 MARSH RD OKEMOS MI 48864 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2649 GRAND RIVER AVE EAST LANSING, MI 48823 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 33170 33-02-02-20-205-012 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL. 170 **x* xxx *AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 T2 Pl ### AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT LLC 123 S FRONT ST EXEMPTIONS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 00% .00% MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3607 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 00% LT | ELITE TEU 0 TTR LS LPR FY LLL ETT % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal™: 00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse” [J Yes [XI No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property™ J Yes Xl No Exempt As "Development Property": 0 Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: — MP 3182-1 & 3183-3 THAT PART OF LOTS 4 & 5 COM. AT NE COR. OF LOT 4, TH. S 300 FT. ALONG E LINE OF LOT 4, N 68 DEG. 48 MIN W 141.4 FT PLL WITH S LINE OF GRAND RIVER AVE, N. 300 FT TO N. LINE OF LOT 5, S 68 DEG. 48'E 141.4 FT TO BEG, EXC N 10 FT OF LOT 5 SUPERVISOR'S PLAT NO 6 OF MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 201 Commercial PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 201 Commercial The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM h TENTATIVE AMOUNT forthe 2026 year by approximately: $1015 YEAR: 2025 YEAR: 2026 RR Ne 1. TAXABLE VALUE: * 539.921 554,498 14,577 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 609,500 608,200 -1,300 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 609,500 608,200 -1,300 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN 2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? []Yes [X] No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: ASHLEY WINSTEAD 517-853-4400 PROPERTYREVIEW@MERIDIAN.MI.US March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 5151 MARSH ROAD, OKEMOS, Mi 48864 ON MONDAY, 3/9/2026, FROM 2 PM TO 5 PM & 6 PM TO 9 PM; TUESDAY, 3/10/2026, FROM 9 AM TO 12 NOON & 1 PM TO 4 PM; AND WEDNESDAY, 3/11/2026, FROM 9 AM TO 12 NOON. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT BY 4 PM ON TUESDAY, 3/10/2026. WRITTEN APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, 3/11/2026. 170
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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 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name Autozone Development, LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) c/o 380 N. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. 300 City or Town Birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 248-642-0333 E-mail Address jlong@wwrplaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Jason M.I. C. Last Name Long Firm Name (if any) Williams Williams Rattner & Plunkett, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 380 N. Old Woodward Ave. Suite 300 City or Town Birmingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48009 Telephone Number 2486420333 E-mail Address jlong@wwrplaw.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 N/A Property Address (No., Street) 2649 Grand River Ave.
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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 City or Town East Lansing County Ingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Meridian (INGHAM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The subject property's assessed and taxable values are at higher ratios of its true cash value than the Michigan Constitution and the General Property Tax Act authorize. In other words, Respondent has overestimated the subject property's true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 33-02-02-20-205-012 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 608200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:
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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 554498 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1016400 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 508200 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 508200 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Jason C. Long Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: 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. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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