Scott Griffin Petitioner V Township Of Deerfield Respondent
- Petitioner
- Scott Griffin
- Respondent
- Township Of Deerfield
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002487-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Livingston
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 07/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 06/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/12/2026 | $325.00 | Download |
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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 Scott Griffin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002487 Township Of Deerfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 26-002487 Page 2 of 2 MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: 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 Scott Griffin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002487 Township Of Deerfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002487 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Attachments to Answer Attachment File Name: Record cards & L-4035s Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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Parcel Number: 4703-01-200-035 Grantor Grantee [COUNTY LINE TREE FARM : | ki Si [APPLE JOHN L & SHARON S C APPLE JEFFREY B COUNTY LINE TREE FARM APPLE JOHN L. & Property Address BENNETT LAKE RD Owner's Name/Address [STILLWATER RANCH LLC 29433 SOUTHFIELD RD STE 200 STILLWATER RANCH LLC “SHARON S. | Jurisdiction: DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP Sale Date 06/13/2025 0 01/28/2019 | 0 01/05/2011 sale Pricej EEE Wo oc oc TInst. Type "Terms of Sale "21-NOT USED/OTHER County: LIVINGSTON Liber | & Page |20-MULTI PARCEL SALE REF 2025-011 '08-ESTATE 12019-00 12011-01 REE 2026 Est TCV 202,087 SOUTHFIELD MI 48076 [Improved ] X Vacant Land Value Estimates for Land Table 00000. DEFAULT
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may, ei § ~t "4 } STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Scott Griffin , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-002487 Township of Deerfield ; Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Mary Hudson states that on 7-13-26 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Respondent's Answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Scott Griffin sgriffin@griffinproperties.com May byt [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Mas th gsod [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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
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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. 26-002487 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Deerfield (LIVINGSTON) 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 Tamara M.I. A Last Name Mattioli Firm Name (if any) Deerfield Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4492 Center Rd. City or Town Linden State Michigan ZIP Code 48451 Telephone Number 517-546-8760 E-mail Address assessor@deerfieldtwp.org 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. Yes 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: The true cash value (TCV) reflected on the assessment roll was established based on arms-length sales that occurred from 4-1-23 through 3-31-25. Additional market evidence may be submitted in the future to support the TCV as of December 31, 2025. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: March If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? *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: 4703-01-400-006 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 3600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3600 What do you believe is the fair market value? 7200 What do you believe is the taxable value? 3600 Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 4703-01-200-034 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 26000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 26000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 52000 What do you believe is the taxable value? 26000 Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 01-200-035 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 101000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 101000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 202000 What do you believe is the taxable value? 101000
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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: 4703-01-200-036 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 38700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 38700 What do you believe is the fair market value? 77400 What do you believe is the taxable value? 38700 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Tamara Mattioli Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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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
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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:
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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
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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 Scott Griffin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002487 Township Of Deerfield, 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: June 26, 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 Scott Griffin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002487 Township Of Deerfield, 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: June 26, 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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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
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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:
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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
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