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DocuSign Envelope ID:8EEOC110-25FB-4277-885A-903A2EFOD2C9 Shavonda McLean presented evidence and represented the County. Ms.McLean stated that the appellant is not the owner on record,as of January 1, for the subject property. The subject property is located at 112 Cole Street, Chapel Hill. According to Michael Burton, from the Orange County Land Records Division, the adjacent property, 108 Cole Street, Chapel Hill, shows the owner of this property as being the appellant. This is a legal issue that will need to be rectified by the appellant and an attorney. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County.After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to uphold the denial for homestead exemption because the appellant does not own the property. Mr.Meyers seconded the motion and the motion carried. Ms. Levine did not agree with the motion. Yes: 2 Noes: 1 SILVA PIN 9831509704 John Silva appeared before the Board to appeal the valuation of an eleven-acre property located at 7205 Thunder Mountain Road,Efland. The current tax value assigned to the property by Orange County is $665,500.A list of evidence follows: APPELLANT COUNTY 9831509704 Appeal 9831509704 County The appellant's opinion of value is $458,100. The appellant states that the building value should be $330,000 based on the interior and exterior conditions and age.Furthermore,the appellant states the other structures on Thunder Mountain Road have been rebuilt or renovated and they are assessed lower that the subject property. Mr. Silva added that the land is at a slope and there is a constant overflow of water from the creek that runs through the property. Heidi Whetzel presented evidence and represented the County. Ms. Whetzel reviewed the subject property and other comparable properties on 8/30/2021. The site visit concluded that the structure appeared to be in average condition for the actual year built on the County's property record card. Ms. Whetzel stated that the five comparables that were provided by the appellant were researched and reviewed. After review, she determined that the appellant's comparable homes were all inferior compared to the subject property. Ms.Whetzel stated that regarding the land, she recommended adding a -15%topography adjustment. When recommended adjustment is applied,the change will result in a revised value of$647,900. The Board reviewed all documents and information provided by the appellant and the County.After deliberation and review,Mr. Beattie made a motion to table this hearing until October 14,2021 to allow staff to perform a site visit to confirm the square footage. Ms.Levine seconded the motion and the motion carried. Yes: 3 Noes: 0 HILL PIN 9825885266