Sroa 4550 White Lake Mi LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Independence Respondent

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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

NOTICE OF AUGUST 2- 13, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF 

PROCEDURE

SROA 4550 White Lake MI LLC,

Petitioner,

v

 

 

Township Of Independence,

Respondent.

 MTT Docket No. 26-000812

Please be advised that 26-000812 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General 

Call commencing August 02, 2027. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be notified at 

least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not necessarily 

occur in the order in which the cases are listed below.

Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no 

valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” 

is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a 

party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the 

subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and 

data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning. See TTR 203 and TTR 241.

Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are 

public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket 

Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and 

prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for 

Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents 

covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a 

Protective Order will be published.

In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, the responsibility for excluding or 

redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to 

the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not 

responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing 

for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested 

person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII 

contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The 

Request for Redactions form is available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages 

of the Tribunal’s website. 

Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on the Tribunal’s 

website for more information.

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MTT Docket No. 26-000812

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IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall:

a. If no valuation disclosure is required, notify the Tribunal and the opposing parties 

in writing within 21 days of entry of this order that no valuation disclosure is being 

filed. The notice shall indicate the reason or reasons why no valuation disclosure 

is required (i.e., exemption claim, etc.).

b. If a valuation disclosure is required, file and exchange their valuation disclosures 

by April 5, 2027. Valuation disclosures will not be admitted into evidence unless 

disclosed and furnished in accordance with this order (even though admissible) 

except upon a finding of good cause by the Tribunal.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file and exchange their Prehearing 

Statements by April 5, 2027. Witnesses, with the exception of rebuttal witnesses, will 

not be allowed to testify unless disclosed in the Prehearing Statement and the 

Prehearing Statement is furnished in accordance with this order except upon a finding 

of good cause by the Tribunal. Failure to file the Prehearing Statement may result in 

holding a party or parties in default. See TTR 237. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on 

April 5, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel 

have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that 

date. Discovery relative to the valuation disclosure prepared for purposes of litigating 

this case or the valuation expert that prepared that valuation disclosure is not permitted 

during “Pre-Valuation Disclosure” discovery.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is CLOSED on 

August 2, 2027, which means all discovery has been requested, all Motions to Compel 

have been filed, and all requested or ordered discovery has been exchanged by that 

date. “Post-Valuation Disclosure” discovery is limited to the opposing party’s valuation 

disclosure, the opposing party’s valuation expert, and the witnesses identified on the 

opposing party’s Prehearing Statement.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if this case is not scheduled for a date certain 

prehearing conference during the time frame indicated it may be scheduled for a date 

certain prehearing conference at any time subsequent to the completion date for this 

Prehearing General Call. Parties will, however, be notified in writing approximately one 

week before they are scheduled to appear. 

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 1, 2026

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MTT Docket No. 26-000812

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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 provide 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

NOTICE OF AUGUST 2- 13, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF

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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, MR an 48084 

Tel. 3 EeRIVE D 

Fax (313) 230-0114 

JUL 1-5 2026 

July 13, 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Re: SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC v Independence Charter Township 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000812 

Dear Chief Clerk: 

Petitioner hereby serves all parties provided for in Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule 221 with its petition in 

this matter. Pursuant to the rule, the petition notes the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and is 

served within 45-days of the issuance of the notice of docket number. 

If you have any questions regarding the enclosed pleading, please do not hesitate to contact our office 

directly at (313) 230-0104. 

Respectfully, 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Ryan, LLC 

ce: 

State of Michigan Treasurer 

Clarkston Community School District 

Oakland County Equalization Director 

Oakland County Clerk 

Independence Twp Assessor 

Independence Twp Clerk 

Enclosures

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC, 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000812 

Petitioner, 

v 

Independence Charter Township, 

Respondent. 

Proof of Service 

Joan Kleiner, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on July 13, 2026, she served a copy of the Petition with noted 

docket number relative to the above-captioned matter upon the following parties as required by the Tribunal’s 

service rules: 

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL 

Independence Twp Assessor: 

Independence Charter Township Assessor, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346 

Independence Twp Clerk: 

Independence Charter Township Clerk , 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346 

VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL 

Oakland County Equalization Director: 

Oakland County Equalization Division, 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Ste 1200W, Pontiac, MI 48341 

Oakland County Clerk: 

Qakland County Clerk, 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341 

Clarkston Community School District — School Board Secretary: 

Clarkston Community School District, 6389 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346-1613 

Treasurer of the State of Michigan: 

State of Michigan Treasurer, Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, M1 48922 

With proper postage affixed thereto. Proof of service submitted within 45 days after issuance of the notice of docket number as 

required by the Tribunal’s service rules, 

/s/ Joan Kleiner 

Joan Kleiner 

July 13,2026

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101 West Big Beaver Road 

Suite 945 

Ryan )) 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000812 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel Nos. J-08-31-376-026 and 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 J-08-31-302-010 

 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________________ 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Learman (P71005) 

Ryan, LLC for Petitioner 

 

 

 

Daniel J. Kelly (P41315) 

101 West Big Beaver, Ste. 945 

 

 

THE KELLY FIRM, PLC 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

Attorneys for Respondent 

(313) 230-0104 

 

 

 

 

512 E. 11 Mile Rd 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(248) 655-7025 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zack@kellyfirmpc.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dan@kellyfirmpc.com 

 

 

RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITION, 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, AND PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

 

NOW COMES the Respondent, INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, by its 

attorneys, THE KELLY FIRM, PLC, and for its answer to the Entire Tribunal Property Tax 

Petition, states as follows: 

1. In response to paragraph 1, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

2. In response to paragraph 2, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 

3. In response to paragraph 3, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs.

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4. In response to paragraph 4, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

5. In response to paragraph 5, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

6. In response to paragraph 6, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 

7. In response to paragraph 7, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

8. In response to paragraph 8, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

9. In response to paragraph 9, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

10. In response to paragraph 10, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

11. In response to paragraph 11, Respondent admits the allegations contained therein. 

12. In response to paragraph 12, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

13. In response to paragraph 13, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

14. In response to paragraph 13, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

15. In response to paragraph 15, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs.

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16. In response to paragraph 16, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

17. In response to paragraph 17, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

18. In response to paragraph 18, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

19. In response to paragraph 19, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

20. In response to paragraph 20, Respondent neither admits nor denies same for lack of 

sufficient information and leave Petitioner to its proofs. 

 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

NOW COMES the Respondent, INDPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, by its 

attorneys, THE KELLY FIRM, PLC, and files the following Affirmative Defenses in support of 

its Answer to the Petition: 

1. The facts as alleged by the Petitioner do not establish mutual mistake of fact. 

2. Petitioner has failed to allege specific and sufficient facts upon which the mode 

and method of appraising property fails to conform with mode and method applied to 

all other properties in the community. 

3. Petitioner has failed to show that any fact other than fifty percent (50%) was 

applied to the true cash value of the property.

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4. Petitioner’s claim, if prevailed upon, would create a windfall for Petitioner and 

create a burden upon the Township, schools, County taxes, and other property owners 

in the community. 

5. Petitioner is asking this Honorable Tribunal to make an underassessment based 

upon an arbitrary basis. 

6. A levy of all taxes is required to be made based upon the assessment of fifty 

percent (50%) of true cash value as ultimately determined by the process of County 

and State equalization. 

7. Respondent reserves the right to file additional Affirmative Defenses as may 

become apparent in this case. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE KELLY FIRM, PLC 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

 

Dated: July 17, 2026 

 

 

 

/s/ Zachary Learman 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Learman (P71005) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512 E. Eleven Mile Rd 

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 

(248) 655-7025 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zack@kellyfirmpc.com 

 

 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

 

The undersigned states that on July 17, 2026, she electronically filed Respondent's 

Appearance, Answer to Petition, Affirmative Defenses, and this Proof of Service with the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal via the Tribunal's E-filing System and served a copy upon Representative 

for Petitioner via electronic mail to Petitioner’s address at Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com. 

 

/s/ Julian Slavsky 

 Julian Slavsky

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No.: 26-000812 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel Nos. J-08-31-376-026 and 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 J-08-31-302-010 

 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

_____________________________________________________________________________ 

Sarah R. Belloli 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Learman (P71005) 

Ryan, LLC for Petitioner 

 

 

 

Daniel J. Kelly (P41315) 

101 West Big Beaver, Ste. 945 

 

 

THE KELLY FIRM, PLC 

Troy, MI 48084 

 

 

 

 

Attorneys for Respondent 

(313) 230-0104 

 

 

 

 

512 E. 11 Mile Rd 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

 

 

 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(248) 655-7025 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zack@kellyfirmpc.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dan@kellyfirmpc.com 

 

 

APPEARANCE 

 

The undersigned hereby enters their appearance as attorney for Respondent, Independence 

Charter Township, in the above-entitled cause. 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE KELLY FIRM, PLC 

 

Dated: July 17, 2026 

 

 

 

/s/ Zachary Learman 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Learman (P71005) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Respondent 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512 E. Eleven Mile Rd 

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 

(248) 655-7025 

zack@kellyfirmpc.com

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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: 26-000812

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Appearance

Attachment File Name: Appearance Indy Twp 26000812 2026.07.17

Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: Answer Affirm Defense & POS Indy Twp 26000812 2026.07.17

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND 

REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

Independence Charter Township, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: J -08-31-376-026; J -08-31-302-010 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other 

parcels at issue.) 

2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 

3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) 

4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not 

located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 

N/A 

5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by 

parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

6. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s ☐ March ☐ July ☐ December Board of Review. 

No protest to the Board of Review was required. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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MTT Docket No. ____________________ 

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8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or 

classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate 

and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

10. The property or properties at issue are located in Oakland County. The property or properties’ 

address is: 

4550 WHITE LAKE RD, CLARKSTON, MI 48346 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

Independence Charter Township 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

2751 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 450, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405 

13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

☑ the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

☐ the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or 

loss? ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

☐ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 

14. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

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MTT Docket No. ____________________ 

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15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page 

if necessary): 

N/A 

16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$2,042,000 

$1,021,000 

$973,936 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$2,661,800 

$1,330,900 

$1,240,744 

Total 

$4,703,800 

$2,351,900 

$2,214,680 

17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$1,600,000 

$800,000 

$800,000 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$2,000,000 

$1,000,000 

$1,000,000 

Total 

$3,600,000 

$1,800,000 

$1,800,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$442,000 

$221,000 

$173,936 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$661,800 

$330,900 

$240,744 

Total 

$1,103,800 

$551,900 

$414,680 

19. Petitioner requests the following relief: 

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 

True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set 

forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess 

of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just 

and equitable.

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20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested: 

A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash 

value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. 

B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not 

limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, 

and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with 

comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden. 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative : 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Email Address: 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com 

Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com 

Mailing Address: 

101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Telephone Number: 

(313) 230-0104 

Date: 

2026-04-28

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Sarah

M.I.

Last Name

Belloli

Firm Name (if any)

Ryan LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

22

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

2

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

4550 WHITE LAKE RD

Clarkston

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48346

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Independence (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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.)

Yes

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

J -08-31-302-010

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1330900

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1240744

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

2000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1000000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

J -08-31-376-026

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1021000

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

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

973936

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

800000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli

Payment Information

Amount: 425

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26050884584763

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

SROA 4550 White Lake MI LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-000812

Township Of Independence, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: __Tribunal Clerk________

Entered: June 16, 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 

 

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

Independence Charter Township, 

Respondent(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. Property Parcel No: J -08-31-376-026; J -08-31-302-010 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other 

parcels at issue.) 

2. The property identified above is ☑ real ☐ personal. 

3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each noncontiguous parcel.) 

4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal? ☐ Yes ☐ No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not 

located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 

N/A 

5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by 

parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

6. The property identified above is classified as 201 Commercial-Improved 

7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to 

Respondent’s ☐ March ☐ July ☐ December Board of Review. 

No protest to the Board of Review was required. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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MTT Docket No. ____________________ 

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8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach 

additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or 

classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate 

and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A 

10. The property or properties at issue are located in Oakland County. The property or properties’ 

address is: 

4550 WHITE LAKE RD, CLARKSTON, MI 48346 

11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): 

Independence Charter Township 

12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

2751 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 450, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405 

13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

☑ the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

☐ the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or 

loss? ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

☐ the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 

14. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026

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MTT Docket No. ____________________ 

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15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page 

if necessary): 

N/A 

16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$2,042,000 

$1,021,000 

$973,936 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$2,661,800 

$1,330,900 

$1,240,744 

Total 

$4,703,800 

$2,351,900 

$2,214,680 

17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$1,600,000 

$800,000 

$800,000 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$2,000,000 

$1,000,000 

$1,000,000 

Total 

$3,600,000 

$1,800,000 

$1,800,000 

18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

Parcel No. 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2026 

J -08-31-376-026 

$442,000 

$221,000 

$173,936 

2026 

J -08-31-302-010 

$661,800 

$330,900 

$240,744 

Total 

$1,103,800 

$551,900 

$414,680 

19. Petitioner requests the following relief: 

Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal enter an order: (a) reducing the 2026 

True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value of the subject property to the values set 

forth in paragraph 17 above; (b) directing Respondent to refund to Petitioner all taxes paid in excess 

of those properly owed, plus statutory interest; and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just 

and equitable.

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20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested: 

A. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash 

value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. 

B. The assessment is based on improper or inaccurate valuation methodology, including but not 

limited to the use of non-representative data, failure to account for relevant property characteristics, 

and/or application of incorrect assumptions. As a result, the assessment is not uniform with 

comparable properties and results in an excessive and unlawful tax burden. 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative : 

Sarah R. Belloli 

Email Address: 

Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com 

Matthew.Dingman@Ryan.com 

Joan.Kleiner@Ryan.com 

Mailing Address: 

101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 

Troy, Michigan 48084 

Telephone Number: 

(313) 230-0104 

Date: 

2026-04-28

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

SROA 4550 WHITE LAKE MI, LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Sarah

M.I.

Last Name

Belloli

Firm Name (if any)

Ryan LLC

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

101 W. Big Beaver

Suite 945

City or Town

Troy

State

22

ZIP Code

48048

Telephone Number

3132300104

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

sarah.belloli@ryan.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

2

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

4550 WHITE LAKE RD

Clarkston

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48346

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Independence (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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.)

Yes

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

J -08-31-302-010

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1330900

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

1240744

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

2000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

1000000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

J -08-31-376-026

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1021000

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

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

973936

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

1600000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

800000

If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Sarah R. Belloli

Payment Information

Amount: 425

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26050884584763

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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