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would consider the comparable parcels Lindsay Eastham would present later.
Mr. Eastham was appearing for his mother who owns Ben Venue. When the board earlier heard the Easthams appeal from their increased assessment they decided to hold the hearing open so the Easthams could present further information. Member John Ralph showed Mr. Eastham pieces of land the board had used as “comparables” in deciding to raise the assessment on Ben Venue. “We tried to concentrate on large tracts as close as possible to your land with similar topography,” he said.
Mr. Eastham said he had given member Eileen Day a list of other large parcels that are assessed lower. He asked the board to consider the effect of the power line on the value of his mother’s land as well as a piece owned by his father.
Mr. Warner said, “If you know of a formula for power lines, bring it to the board.” He said the board would consider the assessment on Eastham land and could either return to the original assessment, stay with their original proposal to raise the assessment, or raise or lower their proposal.
The board also heard an appeal by John T. Hopkins of the assessment on a parcel he owns in Amissville. The parcel contains a building with an antique shop and the current post office. There is also a three-unit apartment house on the property.
Attorney Douglas Baumgardner presented the board members with a copy of an appraisal of the property
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