Medina land prices clash with appraisals for school use
Medina County data shows wide gaps between sale prices and assessed values for land planned for schools. The Medina School system paid 235 000 for 70 acres at 3350 per acre while assessed value was 14 470 total. Officials blame use-based appraisal cards and speculations, noting utilities and future sewer plans affect value.
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Medina
Bowman
Buckeye School
Moxley
Psroup
Investige
Medina County
Medina Board of Education
Infant Dies In Blaze Fire Origin Unknown
Brunswick Fire Department investigates origin of a house fire that killed 15 month old Kelly Percher daughter of James and Sharon Percher. Parents and 3 year old son escaped. neighbors aided while smoke hampered rescue. coroner not releasing details. Medina County All-County basketball stars honored in Gazette on page 10.
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Sharon Percher
Miner Drive
Brunswick
Brunswick City Fire Department
Kelly Percher
Sharon
Medina County
Gazette
Gazette Tax Value Rule and Market Value Conversion
The article explains that assessments in the Gazette appraisal series are tax value assessments and market value is three times higher. It notes an average assessed value of 2000 dollars per acre implying a market value of 6000 dollars per acre if court rules are followed. It credits Gazette staffers Al Thomas and Doris Kilbane for the reporting.
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Gazette
al Thomas
Doris Kilbane
Medina approves variance for 519 sq ft two-bedroom units
Down Building Systems gains a zoning variance for 519 square foot habitable space in Branch Road Apartments though Medina code requires 550. Architect Wallis says units were meant for Wellington but sewer delays and federal financing for Medina prompted the move. board split with one member opposing. State approval could override local rules.
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Zoning Appeals Board
Branch Road
Joe Wallis
Donn
Wellington
Medina, Branch Road
Wallis
Medina
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