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CASE # 45157 (2021) and #45156 (2022) – DUDDY,PATRICK JOSEPH TMK 6-8-037-039-0000 Prior to start of case, Mr. Duddy requested 10 minutes to present his case. Case #45157 (2021) and Case #45156 (2022) were heard together. The appellant, Mr. Patrick Duddy, was present. Present for the County was analyst, Derek Fondy. The parcel is a 2,854 square foot lot, 5 bedroom, 4 bath dwelling in Kikaha at Wehilani subdivision in Waikoloa Village. The denial of the homeowner tax classification for 2021 and 2022 is under appeal. Request from appellant was made for 10 minutes of speaking time. Request was granted by Chairman Harano. Additional time beyond the 10 minutes was also allowed. The appellant presented his case. County presented their case and recommended sustaining the 2021 and 2022 disallowance of the homeowner classification. Rebuttals from both appellant and county were made. A call for questions was made. Mr. Okumoto moved to sustain the 2021 and 2022 disallowance of the homeowner classification. Ms. Blancett-Maddock seconded the motion. Mr. Okumoto stated the reason for sustaining County’s position is the appellant has not proven he meets the requirements for the homeowner classification as a portion of his home is being rented out. Clarification was made that the homeowner exemption does remain, only the homeowner tax classification was removed. Motion passed by a vote of 4:0. CASE # 45018 – PARKER LAND TR TMK 6-7-002-071-0000 Mr. Okumoto recused himself from this case as he previously worked with Francis Ouye who is present as a representative with Parker Land Trust. The appellant(s), Jonathan Mitchell (representative of Parker Land Trust) with representative Francis Ouye, were present. Present for the County was appraiser supervisor, Dionne Costa. The parcel is a 12.611 acre commercially zoned parcel located in Waimea. Although currently assessed as vacant land, site visit indicated several structures were there which are not being assessed. The subject parcel was recently subdivided and increased in size from 6.156 acres to 12.611 acres. The 2022 land value is under appeal. The appellant and representative presented their case. County presented their case and recommended lowering the land value to $5,359,600 based on information the appellant provided yesterday. A call for questions was made. Mr. Tokuuke moved to sustain the county’s recommendation because there was not more than a 20% ratio difference and no evidence of an illegal error in the application method used with a land value reduction to $5,359,600. Seconded by Ms. Blancett-