Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001118-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Eaton
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | 6 | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | A Stipulation has been received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/01/2026 | $50.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/19/2026 | $700.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | 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 Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001118 City Of Lansing, Presiding Judge Respondent. Jason C. Grinnell ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and the submitted Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment (Stipulation) and finds that the Stipulation meets all filing and statutory requirements.1 As such, the Tribunal shall enter the Stipulation. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all attachments, terms and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest 1 See MCL 211.27a. 2 See MCL 205.755.
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MTT Docket No. 26-001118 Page 2 of 2 shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2013, through June 30, 2016, at the rate of 4.25%, (ii) after June 30, 2016, through December 31, 2016, at the rate of 4.40%, (iii) after December 31, 2016, through June 30, 2017, at the rate of 4.50%, (iv) after June 30, 2017, through December 31, 2017, at the rate of 4.70%, (v) after December 31, 2017, through June 30, 2018, at the rate of 5.15%, (vi) after June 30, 2018, through December 31, 2018, at the rate of 5.41%, (vii) after December 31, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at the rate of 5.9%, (viii) after June 30, 2019, through December 31, 2019, at the rate of 6.39%, (ix) after December 31, 2019, through June 30, 2020, at the rate of 6.40%, (x) after June 30 2020, through December 31, 2020, at the rate of 5.63%, (xi) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (xii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (xiii) after December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (xiv) after June 30, 2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (xv) after December 31, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (xvi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (xvii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 9.47%, (xviii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%, (xix) after December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a rate of 8.48%, and (xx) after July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, at a rate of 7.85%. This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. Entered: September 15, 2026 By: /s/ Jason C. Grinnell_ gc 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 NOTICE OF AUGUST 2- 13, 2027 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC, Petitioner, v City Of Lansing, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 26-001118 Please be advised that 26-001118 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. 26-001118 Page 2 of 3 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. 26-001118 Page 3 of 3 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC, Vv Petitioner, City of Lansing, Respondent. STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT MTT Docket No. 26-001118-TT The case is pending in the Entire Tribunal. 2. The property is in Eaton County. 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Year Parcel True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 | 23-50-40-36-476-001 $3,185,800 $1,592,900 $1,592,900 2026 | 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,420,400 $710,200 $710,200 2026 | 23-50-40-36-405-141 $2,050,800 $1,025,400 $1,025,400 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $2,199,400 $1,099,700 $1,099,700 2026 | 23-50-40-36-407-011 $3,071,000 $1,535,500 $1,535,500 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Year Parcel True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 23-50-40-36-476-001 $2,389,284 $1,194,642 $1,194,642 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,065,348 $532,674 $532,674 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $1,538,124 $769,062 $769,062
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MTT Docket No. 26-001118-TT Entire Tribunal Stipulation, Page 2 of 2 6. Refund (as applicable) is to be made payable to “Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC”? and mailed to the attention of: Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC c/o Sarah Belloli, Ryan, LLC 101 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 945 Troy, MI 48084 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Isl Sarah R. Belloli Sarah R. Belloli, Ryan, LLC Date: 08/31/2026 Signature of Respondent’s authorized representative: -Y wd Nocti, [ Jennifer-Hendrix, City of Lansing Date: 9f| [] zl
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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: 26-001118 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Joint Files Document Type: Stip for Consent Judgment Attachment File Name: Sycamore Townhomes MI PT 2026 26-001118 Joint Stipulation Consent Judgment 2026-09-01 FULLY EXECUTED Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 50.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 50.00
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RECEIVED AUG 18 2026 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER LLC Petitioner Vv MOAHR Docket 26-001118 Parcel No. 23-50-40-36-476-001; 23-50-40-36-429-032; 23-50-40-36-405-141; 23-50-40-36-407-021 & 23-50-40-36-407-011 CITY OF LANSING, Respondent Jennifer Hendrix, MMAO City Assessor 124 W. Michigan Avenue 3rd Floor, City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 483-4136 Jennifer.czeiszperger@lansingmi.gov RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITIONER'S PETITION AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES RESPONDENT, the City of Lansing, through its Assessor, Jennifer Hendrix, hereby responds to the allegations made in Petitioner’s Petition as follows: 1. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 1. 2. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 2. 3. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 3.
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MTT Docket # 26-001118 8. Petitioner has not set forth any allegations to warrant a response. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. Petitioner has not set forth any allegations to warrant a response. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 10. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 11. Respondent lacks the information and knowledge necessary to respond to the allegations in Paragraph 12. The owner of record is Sycamore Townhomes Owner, LLC; 333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Ste 900, Uniondale, NY 11553. Respondent neither admits nor denies the allegations in Paragraph 13 for reason that they do not have sufficient knowledge to for a belief as to the truth of the allegations, and leaving Petitioner to their strictest proofs. Respondent admits the allegations in Paragraph 14. Petitioner has not set forth any allegations to warrant a response. The 2026 values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Parcel Number True Cash Value | Assessed Value Taxable Value 23-50-40-36-476-001 $3,185,800 $1,592,900 $1,592,900 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,420,400 $710,200 $710,200 23-50-40-36-405-141 $2,050,800 $1,025,400 $1,025,400 23-50-40-36-407-021 $2,199,400 $1,099,700 $1,099,700 23-50-40-36-407-011 $3,071,000 $1,535,500 $1,535,500 Respondent contends that the 2026 values for the property identified above are: Parcel Number True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 23-50-40-36-476-001 $3,185,800 $1,592,900 $1,592,900 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,420,400 $710,200 $710,200 23-50-40-36-405-141 $2,050,800 $1,025,400 $1,025,400 23-50-40-36-407-021 $2,199,400 $1,099,700 $1,099,700 23-50-40-36-407-011 $3,071,000 $1,535,500 $1,535,500
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MTT Docket # 26-001118 23-50-40-36-407-021 $0 $0 $0 23-50-40-36-407-011 $0 $0 $0 19. Respondent acknowledges Petitioner’s beliefs as to the issues in this appeal but denies that those issues have merit and further denies that Petitioner is entitled to any relief. Further, the subject property did not have any “additions” or “losses” for the 2026 tax year, and leaving Petitioner to their strictest proofs. 20. Respondent denies the allegations in Paragraph 20 for the reason that it is untrue. In further answer, the assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values do not exceed permitted amounts, do not exceed the percentage of true cash value permitted by law, were correctly determined and are based upon correct application of proper principles, and the values and Respondent’s mode of assessment are constitutional. Further, the subject property did not have any “additions” or “losses” for the 2026 tax year, and leaving Petitioner to their strictest proofs. WHEREFORE, Respondent City of Lansing respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition; affirm Respondent’s assessed and taxable values, subject to county and state equalization., and award Respondent its cost and attorney fees. Dated: b) J Zls OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR CITY OF LANSING =d wallet Nodes Jennifer Hendrix, MMAO City Assessor, City of Lansing 3d Floor, City Hall 124 W Michigan Ave Lansing, Michigan 48933 Telephone: (517) 483-4136 Jennifer.czeiszperger@lansingmi.gov
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MTT Docket # 26-001118 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Respondent City of Lansing will rely on the following affirmative defenses: A. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against the Respondent and to support Petitioner’s claim for relief. B. The Tribunal is charged with finding a property’s true cash value to determine the property’s lawful assessment. Alhi Development Co v Orion Twp, 110 Mich App 764, 767 (1981). C. Petitioner has the burden of establishing the property’s true cash value. See MCL 205.737(3) and Kern v Pontiac Twp, 93 Mich App 612 (1974). D. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error of law, discrimination, and application of wrong principles or illegality on the part of the Respondent or its agents. E. Petitioner fails to allege the mode and method of assessing the subject property failed to conform to the mode and method applied in the case of all properties within the Respondent’s taxing unit for the tax year in questions. F. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts needed to establish the true cash value, assessed and taxable value for the subject property. G.
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101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan 48084 Tel. (313) 230-0104 Fax (313) 230-0114 RECEIVED July 13, 2026 Co JUL 15 2026 State of Michigan Treasurer Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street MI Lansing, MI 48922 CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Re: SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER LLC v City of Lansing MTT Docket No.: 26-001118 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 Lansing Public School District Ingham County Equalization Director Ingham County Clerk City of Lansing Assessor City of Lansing Clerk Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OIF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER LLC, MTT Docket No.: 26-001118 Petitioner, Vv City of Lansing, 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 City of Lansing Assessor: Lansing City Assessor, 124 W Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 City of Lansing Clerk: Lansing City Clerk, 124 W Michigan Ave, 9th Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 VIA FIRST-CLASS MAIL Ingham County Equalization Director: Ingham County Equalization Director, 341 S Jefferson St, Mason, MI 48854 Ingham County Clerk: Ingham County Clerk, 341 § Jefferson St, Mason, MI 48854 Lansing Public School District — School Board Secretary: Lansing Public School District, 519 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933 Treasurer of the State of Michigan: State of Michigan Treasurer, Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48922 With proper postage affixed thereto. Proof of service submitted within 45 days afer issuance of the notice of docket number as required by the Tribunals service rules. /s/ Joan Kleiner Joan Kleiner July 13, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER LLC, Petitioner(s) v City of Lansing, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. 26- ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 23-50-40-36-476-001; 23-50-40-36-429-032; 23-50-40-36-405-141; 23-50-40-36- 407-021; 23-50-40-36-407-011 (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. 26- Page 2 of 4 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): N/A 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 Eaton County. The properties’ addresses are: • Parcel 23-50-40-36-476-001 — 3901 Burneway Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-429-032 — 4000 BURNEWAY DR • Parcel 23-50-40-36-405-141 — 4411 Seaway Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-407-021 — 4032 Woodbridge Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-407-011 — 4590 SEAWAY DR All located in Lansing, MI 48911 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Lansing 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 333 EARLE OVINGTON BLVD STE 900, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 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. 26- Page 3 of 4 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 23-50-40-36-476-001 $3,185,800 $1,592,900 $1,592,900 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,420,400 $710,200 $710,200 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $2,050,800 $1,025,400 $1,025,400 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $2,199,400 $1,099,700 $1,099,700 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $3,071,000 $1,535,500 $1,535,500 Total $11,927,400 $5,963,700 $5,963,700 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 23-50-40-36-476-001 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $500,000 $250,000 $250,000 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $750,000 $375,000 $375,000 Total $4,250,000 $2,125,000 $2,125,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year Parcel No. True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 23-50-40-36-476-001 $2,185,800 $1,092,900 $1,092,900 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $920,400 $460,200 $460,200 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $1,050,800 $525,400 $525,400
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Tax Year Parcel No. True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $1,199,400 $599,700 $599,700 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $2,321,000 $1,160,500 $1,160,500 Total $7,677,400 $3,838,700 $3,838,700 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER 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 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 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 5 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 3901 Burneway Dr Lansing
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (EATON) County Eaton 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: 23-50-40-36-476-001 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: 1592900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1592900 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 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: 23-50-40-36-429-032 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: 710200 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 710200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 250000 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: 23-50-40-36-405-141 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: 1025400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1025400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 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: 23-50-40-36-407-021 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: 1099700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1099700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-407-011 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: 1535500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1535500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 750000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 375000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your
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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 Sycamore Townhomes Owner LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001118 City Of Lansing, 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: July 21, 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 SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER LLC, Petitioner(s) v City of Lansing, Respondent(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MTT Docket No. 26- ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 23-50-40-36-476-001; 23-50-40-36-429-032; 23-50-40-36-405-141; 23-50-40-36- 407-021; 23-50-40-36-407-011 (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. 26- Page 2 of 4 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): N/A 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 Eaton County. The properties’ addresses are: • Parcel 23-50-40-36-476-001 — 3901 Burneway Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-429-032 — 4000 BURNEWAY DR • Parcel 23-50-40-36-405-141 — 4411 Seaway Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-407-021 — 4032 Woodbridge Dr • Parcel 23-50-40-36-407-011 — 4590 SEAWAY DR All located in Lansing, MI 48911 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Lansing 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 333 EARLE OVINGTON BLVD STE 900, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 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. 26- Page 3 of 4 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 23-50-40-36-476-001 $3,185,800 $1,592,900 $1,592,900 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $1,420,400 $710,200 $710,200 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $2,050,800 $1,025,400 $1,025,400 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $2,199,400 $1,099,700 $1,099,700 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $3,071,000 $1,535,500 $1,535,500 Total $11,927,400 $5,963,700 $5,963,700 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 23-50-40-36-476-001 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $500,000 $250,000 $250,000 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $750,000 $375,000 $375,000 Total $4,250,000 $2,125,000 $2,125,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year Parcel No. True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 23-50-40-36-476-001 $2,185,800 $1,092,900 $1,092,900 2026 23-50-40-36-429-032 $920,400 $460,200 $460,200 2026 23-50-40-36-405-141 $1,050,800 $525,400 $525,400
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Tax Year Parcel No. True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 23-50-40-36-407-021 $1,199,400 $599,700 $599,700 2026 23-50-40-36-407-011 $2,321,000 $1,160,500 $1,160,500 Total $7,677,400 $3,838,700 $3,838,700 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Petitioner respectfully requests that the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name SYCAMORE TOWNHOMES OWNER 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 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 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 5 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 3901 Burneway Dr Lansing
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (EATON) County Eaton 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: 23-50-40-36-476-001 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: 1592900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1592900 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 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: 23-50-40-36-429-032 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: 710200 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 710200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 250000 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: 23-50-40-36-405-141 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: 1025400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1025400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 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: 23-50-40-36-407-021 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: 1099700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1099700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 1000000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 500000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-407-011 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: 1535500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1535500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 750000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 375000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your
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