May 12, 2000
Agenda / Notice of Assessment
Appeals Board
Under the California Constitution and applicable statutes, hearings of the Assessment Appeals Board are judicial proceedings. The decisions of Assessment Appeals Boards must be based exclusively on properly admitted evidence. Assessment Appeals Boards may not base any factual determinations necessary for their decisions on anything other than the aforementioned evidence. Information presented through public comment, unless property admitted into evidence in compliance with the Revenue and Taxation code and the Property Tax Rules of the State Board of Equalization, is not evidence upon which Assessment Appeals Boards may base findings.The Assessment Appeals Board Agenda packet and documents are available for review in Room 405 at City Hall. Each item on the Agenda may include the following documents: (1) An Application for Changed Assessment (2) Comparable Sale Information (3) Department or Agency Correspondence (4) Public Correspondence.Public comment will be taken for items on the agenda, as well as items not on the agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak to the Board. The Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes.
Assessment Appeals Board 2 Hearing
Page 1 of 5
Room 406, City Hall
May 12, 2000 To
May 12, 2000
9:30 AM (ALL
DAY)
1) Public comment (For all items on the agenda, as well as items not on the agenda, but under the jurisdiction
of the Board.)
2) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0314
APPLICANT: HOWARD RICE ETAL PROF CORP.
PARCEL NO.: 1999200163
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $5,872,824.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $2,020,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
3) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0316
APPLICANT: HOWARD RICE ETAL APC
PARCEL NO.: 1999900339
PARCEL ADDRESS: 3 EMBARCADERO CENTER , 0700
TOPIC: Others
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $51,028.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $0.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1997
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: ESCAPE
4) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0317
APPLICANT: HOWARD RICE ETAL APC
PARCEL NO.: 1999900338
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC:
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $71,439.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $71,439.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1996
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: ESCAPE
5) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0318
APPLICANT: BAIN & COMPANY, INC
PARCEL NO.: 1999200514
PARCEL ADDRESS: 1 EMBARCADERO CENTER , 3400
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $5,406,747.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $2,600,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
6) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0406
APPLICANT: KPMG, LLP
PARCEL NO.: 1999204460
PARCEL ADDRESS: 3 EMBARCADERO CENTER , 2000
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $10,775,489.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $4,498,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
7) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0605
APPLICANT: NINTH & HOWARD LLC / LEVIN & MENZIES, INC.
PARCEL NO.: 3509 008A
PARCEL ADDRESS: 190 09TH ST,
TOPIC: Base Year Incorrect
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $3,450,000.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $3,200,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1997
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
8) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0670
APPLICANT: SONNENSCHEIN, NATH
PARCEL NO.: 1999202639
PARCEL ADDRESS: 685 MARKET ST, 0800
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $5,989,532.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $0.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
9) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0681
APPLICANT: THE ALLEN T. GILLILAND TRUST
PARCEL NO.: 0963 022
PARCEL ADDRESS: 2845 BROADWAY ST,
TOPIC: Others
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $10,000,000.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $5,000,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1998
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: SUPPLEMENTAL
10) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0729
APPLICANT: NINTH & HOWARD LLC
PARCEL NO.: 3509 008A
PARCEL ADDRESS: 190 09TH ST,
TOPIC: Decline in Value
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $3,513,925.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $2,500,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
11) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0779
APPLICANT: RENAISSANCE HOTELASSOCIATES
PARCEL NO.: 1999400996
PARCEL ADDRESS: 55 CYRIL MAGNIN ST,
TOPIC: Penalty Assessment
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $0.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $0.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
12) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0949
APPLICANT: DANCHELLE, INC. DBA PURVES SUPPLY
PARCEL NO.: 1999205743
PARCEL ADDRESS: 351 11TH ST,
TOPIC: Base Year Incorrect
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $56,309.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $4,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
13) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0955
APPLICANT: ITN SATELLITE SERVICES, INC.
PARCEL NO.: 1999400150
PARCEL ADDRESS: 901 BATTERY ST, 0220
TOPIC: Penalty Assessment
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $223,000.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $0.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
14) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0956
APPLICANT: WALEN, SCOTT
PARCEL NO.: 1999651091
PARCEL ADDRESS:
TOPIC: Others
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $11,400.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $850.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
Agenda / Notice of Assessment
Appeals Board
Under the California Constitution and applicable statutes, hearings of the Assessment Appeals Board are judicial proceedings. The decisions of Assessment Appeals Boards must be based exclusively on properly admitted evidence. Assessment Appeals Boards may not base any factual determinations necessary for their decisions on anything other than the aforementioned evidence. Information presented through public comment, unless property admitted into evidence in compliance with the Revenue and Taxation code and the Property Tax Rules of the State Board of Equalization, is not evidence upon which Assessment Appeals Boards may base findings.The Assessment Appeals Board Agenda packet and documents are available for review in Room 405 at City Hall. Each item on the Agenda may include the following documents: (1) An Application for Changed Assessment (2) Comparable Sale Information (3) Department or Agency Correspondence (4) Public Correspondence.Public comment will be taken for items on the agenda, as well as items not on the agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Board. Each member of the public will be allotted the same number of minutes to speak to the Board. The Board may limit the total testimony to 30 minutes.
Assessment Appeals Board 2 Hearing
Page 1 of 5
Room 406, City Hall
May 12, 2000 To
May 12, 2000
1:30 PM
1) Public comment (For all items on the agenda, as well as items not on the agenda, but under the jurisdiction
of the Board.)
2) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1998-0892
APPLICANT: FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE CO.
PARCEL NO.: 1998200612
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $1,555,146.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $466,544.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1998
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
3) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0474
APPLICANT: BECHTEL CORPORATION
PARCEL NO.: 1999203903
PARCEL ADDRESS: 225 BUSH ST,
TOPIC:
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $2,043,819.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $204,382.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
4) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0475
APPLICANT: BECHTEL ENTERPRISES HOLDING INC.
PARCEL NO.: 1999204047
PARCEL ADDRESS: 50 CALIFORNIA ST,
TOPIC:
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $2,309,678.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $230,968.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
5) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0485
APPLICANT: FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE CO.,
PARCEL NO.: 1999205661
PARCEL ADDRESS: 1 MARKET SPEAR TOWER , 1200
TOPIC: Decline in Value
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $1,616,620.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $466,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
6) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0493
APPLICANT: DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC
PARCEL NO.: 1999205642
PARCEL ADDRESS: 101 CALIFORNIA ST, 0300
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $5,454,144.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $1,180,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
7) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0497
APPLICANT: LEE MAH ELECTRONICS INC.
PARCEL NO.: 1999200306
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $3,425,086.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $250,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
8) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0958
APPLICANT: AHOY, KENNETH LAI
PARCEL NO.: 4944 037
PARCEL ADDRESS: 1051 GILMAN AV,
TOPIC: Decline in Value
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $116,500.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $80,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
9) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0974
APPLICANT: MACY, ANN
PARCEL NO.: 1999006248
PARCEL ADDRESS: 888 BRANNAN ST, 0580
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $15,178.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $4,240.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
10) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0987
APPLICANT: SELTZER, STEVEN
PARCEL NO.: 2122A 008
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Others
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $448,825.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $221,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
11) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-0988
APPLICANT: TSENG, JUNE
PARCEL NO.: 1435 013B
PARCEL ADDRESS: 3900 GEARY BLVD,
TOPIC: Decline in Value
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $1,999,121.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $1,650,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
12) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-1004
APPLICANT: VALACAL COMPANY
PARCEL NO.: 3960 001
PARCEL ADDRESS: 2222 17TH ST,
TOPIC: Decline in Value
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $5,061,341.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $4,000,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: REGULAR
13) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-1008
APPLICANT: SPEAKEASY ALES & LAGERS, INC
PARCEL NO.: 1999900543
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $229,794.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $25,000.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1998
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: ESCAPE
14) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-1009
APPLICANT: SPEAKEASY ALES & LAGERS, INC
PARCEL NO.: 199990280
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Personal Property/Fixtures
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $317,012.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $31,500.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Personal Property
ROLL TYPE: ESCAPE
15) Hearing, discussion, and possible action involving:
APPLICATION 1999-1017
APPLICANT: YANG, LUCY
PARCEL NO.: 1468 031
PARCEL ADDRESS: ,
TOPIC: Others
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $1,296,533.00 APPLICANT’S OPINION: $790,858.00
TAXABLE YEAR: 1999
APPEAL TYPE: Real Property
ROLL TYPE: SUPPLEMENTAL
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Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching it’s decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and the City operations are open to the people’s review.For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Donna Hall by mail to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, #1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, by phone at 415.554.7724, by fax at 415.554.5163, or by e-mail at Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us.Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Ms. Hall or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://sfbos.org/sunshine