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Michigan
Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Crystal Lake, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Wychwood Cottages LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Crystal Lake
Case overview
- Docket number
- 24-003607-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Benzie
- Judge
- Halm, Patricia L
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 36 | Consent Judgment | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 35 | Granted | PET | 33 | 03/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 34 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 03/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 33 | A Stipulation has been received. | PET | Not recorded | 03/20/2026 | $50.00 | Download |
| 32 | Notice of Prehearing Conference Issued | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 31 | Prehearing Conference was set. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/21/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 30 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 29 | A Prehearing Statement has been received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 28 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 27 | A Prehearing Statement has been received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/17/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 26 | Order Granting MTA | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/22/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 25 | Order Dismissing Benzie County as Respondent | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 24 | Order Placing Case on 3/16-31/26 PHGC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 23 | Order Removing Case from 12/1-15/25 PHGC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 22 | Granted | PET | 17 | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 21 | Order granting Motion. | Not recorded | 17 | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 20 | Granted | PET | 16 | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 19 | Order granting Motion. | Not recorded | 16 | 07/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 18 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/29/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 17 | Motion to Extend was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/29/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 16 | Motion for Immediate Consideration was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/29/2025 | $100.00 | Download |
| 15 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 14 | Notice of No Action | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Motion to Amend Subsequent Year was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/25/2025 | $200.00 | Download |
| 12 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Notice of No Valuation Disclosure | PET | Not recorded | 01/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Prehearing General Call | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/02/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 12/20/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/20/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/20/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/22/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/20/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 11/13/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/13/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 10/02/2024 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/02/2024 | $600.00 | Download |
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24-003607 Consent Judgment.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ STIPULATION FOR CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The case is pending in the _X_ Entire Tribunal or ____ Small Claims Division. 2. Property Parcel No. 05-085-033-00. 3. The property is located in Benzie County. 4. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent after the retroactive uncapping are: Tax Year Assessed Value Original Taxable Value 2012 $821,500 $821,500 2013 $855,300 $841,216 2014 $918,000 $854,675 2015 $890,300 $868,350 2016 $770,800 $770,800
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2 2017 $760,500 $760,500 2018 $744,500 $744,500 2019 $888,400 $762,368 2020 $872,300 $776,853 2021 $938,600 $797,729 2022 $1,585,800 $813,724 2023 $1,596,400 $854,410 2025 $1,758,000 $924,942 5. The parties reviewed the underlying transactions relating to the belated tax year 2012 uncapping, and, in
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WYCHWOOD - PROOF re Stipulation for Consent Judgment.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and PROOF OF SERVICE BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ I, Debbie Ryerson, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that March 20, 2026, I served Stipulation for Consent Judgment, along with a copy of this Proof of Service upon: Thomas K. Dillon FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 tdillon@fosterswift.com via email. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Debbie Ryerson ________
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ STIPULATION FOR CONSENT JUDGMENT 1. The case is pending in the _X_ Entire Tribunal or ____ Small Claims Division. 2. Property Parcel No. 05-085-033-00. 3. The property is located in Benzie County. 4. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent after the retroactive uncapping are: Tax Year Assessed Value Original Taxable Value 2012 $821,500 $821,500 2013 $855,300 $841,216 2014 $918,000 $854,675 2015 $890,300 $868,350 2016 $770,800 $770,800
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2 2017 $760,500 $760,500 2018 $744,500 $744,500 2019 $888,400 $762,368 2020 $872,300 $776,853 2021 $938,600 $797,729 2022 $1,585,800 $813,724 2023 $1,596,400 $854,410 2025 $1,758,000 $924,942 5. The parties reviewed the underlying transactions relating to the belated tax year 2012 uncapping, and, in
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Notice_of_PH_Conf_-_Tele.2026-01-21_09-32-12.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Township Of Crystal Lake, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE PREHEARING CONFERENCE TAKE NOTICE that a Prehearing Conference has been scheduled as follows: PREHEARING DATE: March 23, 2026 PREHEARING TIME: 4:00 PM JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 236281018 The Prehearing Conference will not be adjourned absent a demonstration of extenuating circumstances. The parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives shall timely appear or otherwise participate, as indicated herein, and be prepared to discuss dates for the processing of this case for hearing, as appropriate. Failure to be logged into the proper conference line at the time of the Prehearing Conference will be considered a failure to appear. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: January 21, 2026 This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ةقيثولا مجرتت صخش كيدل ىجري ةماه ةينوناق ةقيثو وه اذه Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and PROOF OF SERVICE BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ I, Debbie Ryerson, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that November 17, 2025, I served Petitioner’s Prehearing Statement, along with a copy of this Proof of Service upon: Michael D. Homier Thomas K. Dillon FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com via email and by putting a copy in a sealed envelope, addressed to each of the above-named individuals, and depositing it in our internal office mail pickup for delivery the same day with first- class postage fully prepaid thereon to the United States Post Office. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Debbie Ryerson ________
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, PETITIONER’S PREHEARING STATEMENT Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com Petitioner's representative: Adam J. Brody (P62035); Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Respondent's representative: Michael D. Homier (P60138); Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) I. VALUATION INFORMATION: A. The true cash value (TCV), assessed value (AV), and taxable value (TV) for each parcel and tax year at issue as established by the Board of Review: As a result of the delayed uncapping: Tax Year Parcel No. True Cash Value Assessed/State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2012 05-085-033-00 1,643,000 $821,500 $821,500 2013 05-085-033-00 1,710,600 $855,300 $841,216 2014 05-085-033-00 1,836,000 $918,000 $854,675 2015 05-085-033-00 1,780,000 $890,300 $868,350 2016 05-085-033-00 1,541,600 $770,800 $770,800
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003607 Petitioner, PPN: 05-085-033-00 v CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP, Respondent. Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Michael D. Homier (P60318) Adam J. Brody (P62035) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) VARNUM, LLP FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Twp. 333 Bridge Street NW 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 PO Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 726-2258 (616) 336-6000 mhomier@fosterswift.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com tdillon@fosterswift.com ajbrody@varnumlaw.com PROOF OF SERVICE On November 17, 2025, 1 served a copy of Respondent’s Prehearing Statement, along with a copy of this Proof of Service, upon the parties of record via electronic mail (email) to Deborah 1. Ondersma at diondersma@varnumlaw.com and Adam J. Brody at ajbrody@varnumloaw.com. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Date: November 17, 2025 clyn R. Folkema — Legal Assistant
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, v CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP, Respondent. MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003607 PPN: 05-085-033-00 Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Adam J. Brody (P62035) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street NW PO Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 diondersma@varnumlaw.com ajbrody@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Twp. 1700 East Beltline Ave. NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com RESPONDENT’S PREHEARING STATEMENT Petitioner’s Representative: Deborah I. Ondersma, Varnum, LLP, 333 Bridge St. NW, P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501. Respondent’s Representative: Thomas K. Dillon, Michael D. Homier, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C., 1700 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525. I. VALUATION INFORMATION A. The true cash value (TCV), assessed value (AV), and taxable value (TV) for each tax year at issue as established by the Board of Review: Parcel Number: 05-085-033-00:
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Tax Year Original Taxable Value Assessed Value 2012 $455,138 $821,500 2013 $466,061 $855,300 2014 $473,517 $918,000 2015 $481,093 $890,300 2016 $482,536 $770,800 2017 $486,878 $760,500 2018 $497,102 $744,500 2019 $509,032 $888,400 2020 $518,703 $872,300 2021 $525,964 $938,600 2022 $543,320 $1,585,800 2023 $570,486 $1,596,400 Following the
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Township Of Crystal Lake, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO AMEND The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that a motion has been filed requesting that the Tribunal permit Petitioner to amend the petition filed in this case to include the subsequent tax year. Respondent has not filed a response to the Motion to Amend. More importantly, the motion is timely under MCL 205.737 and 205.735a and Petitioner has shown good cause to justify the granting of the motion. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Amend is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order only grants the relief indicated above and does not find as true any allegations of fact or provide any other relief requested by the motion. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: August 22, 2025 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,
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND ORDER REMOVING CASE FROM DECEMBER 1-15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER PLACING CASE ON MARCH 16-31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER DISMISSING BENZIE COUNTY AS RESPONDENT On July 29, 2025, the parties filed a joint motion requesting that the Tribunal extend the deadline to valuation disclosures in this case by 90 days. The parties also requested immediate consideration of the Motion to Extend. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that immediate consideration is warranted given the joint nature of the filing. Further, the parties have shown good cause and granting the requested extension will facilitate the efficient administration of justice by providing the parties additional time to conduct discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare their cases for hearing. Finally, the petition in this matter lists the respondents as Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County, with the action under appeal being the uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value. While Benzie County may be responsible for collecting the additional tax
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND ORDER REMOVING CASE FROM DECEMBER 1-15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER PLACING CASE ON MARCH 16-31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER DISMISSING BENZIE COUNTY AS RESPONDENT On July 29, 2025, the parties filed a joint motion requesting that the Tribunal extend the deadline to valuation disclosures in this case by 90 days. The parties also requested immediate consideration of the Motion to Extend. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that immediate consideration is warranted given the joint nature of the filing. Further, the parties have shown good cause and granting the requested extension will facilitate the efficient administration of justice by providing the parties additional time to conduct discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare their cases for hearing. Finally, the petition in this matter lists the respondents as Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County, with the action under appeal being the uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value. While Benzie County may be responsible for collecting the additional tax
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND ORDER REMOVING CASE FROM DECEMBER 1-15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER PLACING CASE ON MARCH 16-31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER DISMISSING BENZIE COUNTY AS RESPONDENT On July 29, 2025, the parties filed a joint motion requesting that the Tribunal extend the deadline to valuation disclosures in this case by 90 days. The parties also requested immediate consideration of the Motion to Extend. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that immediate consideration is warranted given the joint nature of the filing. Further, the parties have shown good cause and granting the requested extension will facilitate the efficient administration of justice by providing the parties additional time to conduct discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare their cases for hearing. Finally, the petition in this matter lists the respondents as Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County, with the action under appeal being the uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value. While Benzie County may be responsible for collecting the additional tax
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINES AND MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION NOW COME the parties by and through their respective counsel and respectfully request that this Honorable Tribunal enter an Order granting their request for immediate consideration and extending the current deadlines. In support of their Joint Motion, the parties state as follows: 1. This matter has been placed on the December 1, 2025 Prehearing Call with prehearing statements to be filed and exchanged by August 4, 2025. 2. The subject appeal involves the retroactive uncapping of the taxable value of residential real property. 3. The parties are actively engaged in the ongoing exchange of information and settlement discussions.
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4. Some of the information requested and exchanged is decades old and has been challenging to track down and has only recently been located and exchanged. 5. The parties believe that additional time could result in the narrowing or elimination of the dispute. 6. The parties have
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND ORDER REMOVING CASE FROM DECEMBER 1-15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER PLACING CASE ON MARCH 16-31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER DISMISSING BENZIE COUNTY AS RESPONDENT On July 29, 2025, the parties filed a joint motion requesting that the Tribunal extend the deadline to valuation disclosures in this case by 90 days. The parties also requested immediate consideration of the Motion to Extend. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that immediate consideration is warranted given the joint nature of the filing. Further, the parties have shown good cause and granting the requested extension will facilitate the efficient administration of justice by providing the parties additional time to conduct discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare their cases for hearing. Finally, the petition in this matter lists the respondents as Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County, with the action under appeal being the uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value. While Benzie County may be responsible for collecting the additional tax
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINES AND MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION NOW COME the parties by and through their respective counsel and respectfully request that this Honorable Tribunal enter an Order granting their request for immediate consideration and extending the current deadlines. In support of their Joint Motion, the parties state as follows: 1. This matter has been placed on the December 1, 2025 Prehearing Call with prehearing statements to be filed and exchanged by August 4, 2025. 2. The subject appeal involves the retroactive uncapping of the taxable value of residential real property. 3. The parties are actively engaged in the ongoing exchange of information and settlement discussions.
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Crystal Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND ORDER REMOVING CASE FROM DECEMBER 1-15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER PLACING CASE ON MARCH 16-31, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL ORDER DISMISSING BENZIE COUNTY AS RESPONDENT On July 29, 2025, the parties filed a joint motion requesting that the Tribunal extend the deadline to valuation disclosures in this case by 90 days. The parties also requested immediate consideration of the Motion to Extend. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that immediate consideration is warranted given the joint nature of the filing. Further, the parties have shown good cause and granting the requested extension will facilitate the efficient administration of justice by providing the parties additional time to conduct discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare their cases for hearing. Finally, the petition in this matter lists the respondents as Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County, with the action under appeal being the uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value. While Benzie County may be responsible for collecting the additional tax
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE I, Ashley DeVries, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that on 29th day of July 2025, I served Joint Motion to Extend Deadlines and Motion for Immediate Consideration upon: Michael D. Homier Thomas K. Dillon FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com via email and by putting a copy in a sealed envelope, addressed to each of the above-named individuals, and depositing it in our internal office mail pickup for delivery the same day with first- class postage fully prepaid thereon to the United States Post Office.
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I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. ____________________________________ Ashley DeVries 27705957.1
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINES AND MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION NOW COME the parties by and through their respective counsel and respectfully request that this Honorable Tribunal enter an Order granting their request for immediate consideration and extending the current deadlines. In support of their Joint Motion, the parties state as follows: 1. This matter has been placed on the December 1, 2025 Prehearing Call with prehearing statements to be filed and exchanged by August 4, 2025. 2. The subject appeal involves the retroactive uncapping of the taxable value of residential real property. 3. The parties are actively engaged in the ongoing exchange of information and settlement discussions.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com JOINT MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINES AND MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION NOW COME the parties by and through their respective counsel and respectfully request that this Honorable Tribunal enter an Order granting their request for immediate consideration and extending the current deadlines. In support of their Joint Motion, the parties state as follows: 1. This matter has been placed on the December 1, 2025 Prehearing Call with prehearing statements to be filed and exchanged by August 4, 2025. 2. The subject appeal involves the retroactive uncapping of the taxable value of residential real property. 3. The parties are actively engaged in the ongoing exchange of information and settlement discussions.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Township 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE I, Debbie Ryerson, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that on July 25, 2025, I served Motion to Amend Petition to Add Tax year 2025, and a copy of this Proof of Service upon: Michael D. Homier Thomas K. Dillon FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com via email and by putting a copy in a sealed envelope, addressed to each of the above-named individuals, and depositing it in our internal office mail pickup for delivery the same day with first- class postage fully prepaid thereon to the United States Post Office.
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I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. _/s/ Debbie Ryerson ___________
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Township Of Crystal Lake,County Of Benzie, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Petitioner's Motion to Amend Subsequent Year (“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has been filed.1 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was served on the opposing party. Entered: July 25, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk 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 1 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).
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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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC,
Petitioner,
MTT Docket No. 24-003607
v.
PPN # 05-085-033-00
CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and
BENZIE COUNTY,
Respondents.
Adam J. Brody (P62035)
Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907)
VARNUM LLP
Attorneys for Petitioner
333 Bridge Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 352
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
(616) 336-6000
ajbrody@varnumlaw.com
diondersma@varnumlaw.com
Michael D. Homier (P60318)
Thomas K. Dillon (P81136)
FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C.
Attorneys for Respondent Crystal
Lake Township
1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 726-2258
mhomier@fosterswift.com
tdillon@fosterswift.com
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MOTION TO AMEND PETITION
TO ADD TAX YEAR 2025
Petitioner, Wychwood Cottages, LLC, by and through its attorneys, VARNUM LLP, states
the following for its Petition against Respondents, Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County:
1.
Petitioner Wychwood Cottages, LLC ("Petitioner") is a Michigan limited liability
company with its registered office at 4033 Eastern Sky, Traverse City, MI.
2.
Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject real
property (the "Property") which is located in Crystal Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan,
and is more particularly described as:
Parcel No.
Property Address
05-085-033-00
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2 3. Respondent, Crystal Lake Township, assesses, levies and collects the property taxes on the Property. Respondent
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE I, Debbie Ryerson, am a legal secretary at Varnum, and state that on January 10, 2025, I served Petitioner's Notice of No Valuation Disclosure upon: Michael D. Homier Thomas K. Dillon FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com via email and by putting a copy in a sealed envelope, addressed to each of the above-named individuals, and depositing it in our internal office mail pickup for delivery the same day with first- class postage fully prepaid thereon to the United States Post Office. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Debbie Ryerson __________ Debbie Ryerson
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1700 East Beltline NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com _____________________________________ PETITIONER'S NOTICE OF NO VALUATION DISCLOSURE
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2 NOW COMES Petitioner, by and through its attorneys, VARNUM LLP, and hereby notifies the Tribunal that no valuation disclosure will be filed in this matter because this appeal challenges the delayed uncapping of the subject property’s taxable value and does not challenge the property's true cash value. VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner Dated: January 10, 2025 By: /s/ Deborah I. Ondersma _____________ Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Business Address/Telephone: 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com 26754374.1
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING 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 DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2025 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER OF PROCEDURE Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner, v Township Of Crystal Lake,County Of Benzie, Respondent. MTT Docket No. 24-003607 Please be advised that 24-003607 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General Call commencing December 01, 2025. Parties will be notified at least one week before they are scheduled to appear. 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, as provided by TTR 237. In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9), as of January 1, 2021, 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. Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on our
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RECEIVED DEC 27 2004 STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003607 Petitioner, PPN: 05-085-033-00 v CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondent. Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Michael D. Homier (P60318) Adam J. Brody (P62035) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) VARNUM, LLP FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Twp. 333 Bridge Street NW 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 PO Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 726-2258 (616) 336-6000 mhomier@fosterswift.com diondersma@yvarnumlaw.com dillon@fosterswift.com ajbrody(@varnumlaw.com PROOF OF SERVICE On December 20, 2024, 1 served a copy of Respondent’s Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition, along with a copy of this Proof of Service, upon the parties of record at their last known business address, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. 1 declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge,
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, v CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondent. MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003607 PPN: 05-085-033-00 Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) Adam J. Brody (P62035) VARNUM, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street NW PO Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 diondersma@varnumlaw.com ajbrody@varnumlaw.com Michael D. Homier (P60318) Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. Attorneys for Respondent Crystal Lake Twp. 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2258 mhomier@fosterswift.com tdillon@fosterswift.com RESPONDENT’S ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION Respondent, Crystal Lake Township, by and through its attorneys, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., states as follows for its Answer to Petitioner’s Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition: 1. Petitioner Wychwood Cottages, LLC (“Petitioner”) is a Michigan limited liability company with its registered office at 4033 Eastern Sky, Traverse City, MI. ANSWER: Respondent is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of paragraph 1 of the Petition and, therefore, neither admits nor denies the allegations, but leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 2. Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject
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real property (the “Property”) which is located in Crystal Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan, and is more particularly
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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 - Respondent MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24-003607 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Crystal Lake (BENZIE) Local Unit of Government/First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Tom M.I. Last Name Dillon Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1700 E Beltline NE, Ste 200 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49525 Telephone Number 616-726-2258 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) tdillon@fosterswift.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Thomas K. Dillon /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 v. PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COUNTY, Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attorneys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 ajbrody@varnumlaw.com diondersma@varnumlaw.com _____________________________________ AMENDED PROOF OF SERVICE On November 22, 2024, I sent by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the (1) Case Information Sheet; (2) Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition; (3) Notice of Docket Number MTT Docket No. 24-003607; and (4) Proof of Service to: Crystal Lake Township Assessor Jill Brown, Assessor 1651 Frankfort Highway PO Box 2129 Frankfort, MI 49635 Crystal Lake Township Clerk Judy Van Meter, Clerk 1651 Frankfort Highway PO Box 2129 Frankfort, MI 49635
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On November 19, 2024, I sent by U.S. first class mail, a copy of the foregoing documents to: EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR Benzie County Brianne Lindsay, MAAO Assessor – Benzie County Government Center 448 Court Place, Suite 130 Beulah, MI 49617 COUNTY CLERK Benzie County Tammy Bowers County Clerk - Benzie County Government Center 448 Court Place, Suite 130 Beulah, MI 49617 SECRETARY OF SCHOOL BOARD Aubrey Parker, Secretary Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools 534 11th St. Frankfort, MI 49635 STATE TREASURER Michigan Department of Treasury State Treasurer 430 West
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC, Petitioner, MTT Docket No. 24-003607 PPN # 05-085-033-00 CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and BENZIE COLINTY Respondents. Adam J. Brody (P62035) Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907) VARNUM LLP Attomeys for Petitioner 333 Bridge Street, N.W. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 4950 1-0352 (6r6) 336-6000 aj brody@varnum law.com diondersma@varnum law.com PROOF OF SERVICE On the date below, I sent by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the (1) Case Information Sheet; (2) Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition; (3) Notice of Docket Number MTT Docket No. 24-003607; and (4) Proof of Service to: ASSESSOR - Frankfort Wyatt Crawford 412 Main St. P.O. Box 351 Frankfort, MI49635 CITY CLERK - Frankfort Christine Spence 412 Main St. P.O. Box 351 Frankfort, MI49635
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On the date below, I sent by U.S. first class mail, a copy of the foregoing documents to: belief. I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and Dated: November 19, 2024 /srDebbie Ryerson Debbie Ryerson 26560379.1 EQUALIZATION DIRECTOR Benzie County Brianne Lindsay, MAAO Assessor - Benzie County Government Center 448 Court Place, Suite 130 Beulah, }dl49617 COUNTY CLERI( Benzie County Tammy Bowers County Clerk - Benzie County Government Center 448 Court Place, Suite 130 Beulah, MI49617 SECRETARY OF' SCHOOL BOARD Aubrey Parker, Secretary Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools 534 1lth St. Frankfort, MI49635 STATE TREASURER Michigan Department of Treasury State Treasurer 430 West Allegan Lansing, Ml48922
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC,
Petitioner,
MTT Docket No. _______________
v.
PPN # 05-085-033-00
CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and
BENZIE COUNTY,
Respondents.
Adam J. Brody (P62035)
Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907)
VARNUM LLP
Attorneys for Petitioner
333 Bridge Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 352
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
(616) 336-6000
ajbrody@varnumlaw.com
diondersma@varnumlaw.com
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PETITION
Petitioner, Wychwood Cottages, LLC, by and through its attorneys, VARNUM LLP, states
the following for its Petition against Respondents, Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County:
1.
Petitioner Wychwood Cottages, LLC ("Petitioner") is a Michigan limited liability
company with its registered office at 4033 Eastern Sky, Traverse City, MI.
2.
Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject real
property (the "Property") which is located in Crystal Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan,
and is more particularly described as:
Parcel No.
Property Address
05-085-033-00
2469 Pilgrim Hwy, Frankfort, MI 49635Page 2
2 3. Respondent, Crystal Lake Township, assesses, levies and collects the property taxes on the Property. Respondent Benzie County collects "delinquent" property taxes on the Property. Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County will cumulatively be referred to herein as "Respondents." 4. The Property is located in Benzie County and is located with the Frankfort Area Public School District. 5. The Property is
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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 Wychwood Cottages LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 24-003607 Township Of Crystal Lake,County Of Benzie, 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 221 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 229(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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
WYCHWOOD COTTAGES, LLC,
Petitioner,
MTT Docket No. _______________
v.
PPN # 05-085-033-00
CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP and
BENZIE COUNTY,
Respondents.
Adam J. Brody (P62035)
Deborah I. Ondersma (P55907)
VARNUM LLP
Attorneys for Petitioner
333 Bridge Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 352
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352
(616) 336-6000
ajbrody@varnumlaw.com
diondersma@varnumlaw.com
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PETITION
Petitioner, Wychwood Cottages, LLC, by and through its attorneys, VARNUM LLP, states
the following for its Petition against Respondents, Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County:
1.
Petitioner Wychwood Cottages, LLC ("Petitioner") is a Michigan limited liability
company with its registered office at 4033 Eastern Sky, Traverse City, MI.
2.
Petitioner is the owner of and/or the party in interest with respect to the subject real
property (the "Property") which is located in Crystal Lake Township, Benzie County, Michigan,
and is more particularly described as:
Parcel No.
Property Address
05-085-033-00
2469 Pilgrim Hwy, Frankfort, MI 49635Page 2
2 3. Respondent, Crystal Lake Township, assesses, levies and collects the property taxes on the Property. Respondent Benzie County collects "delinquent" property taxes on the Property. Crystal Lake Township and Benzie County will cumulatively be referred to herein as "Respondents." 4. The Property is located in Benzie County and is located with the Frankfort Area Public School District. 5. The Property is
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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 First Name/Company Name M.I. Last Name Wychwood Cottages, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4708 E. Roadrunner Pl. City or Town Paradise Valley State Arizona ZIP Code 85253 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deborah M.I. I Last Name Ondersma Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Bridgewater Place PO Box 352 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49501 Telephone Number 616-336-6561 Fax Number 616-336-7000 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) diondersma@varnumlaw.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2469 Pilgrim Hwy Frankfort Michigan 49635 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Crystal Lake (BENZIE) County Benzie 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.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE
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