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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAL_074-1A WWE_A10_land-other_03-13-2025_Initial Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 1 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A Taking Type: Partial District: Dallas Size of Remainder: 328,442 SF (7.5400 Acres) County: Denton Type of Property: Vacant Land Federal Project: N/A Contract Fencing: N/A Appraised by: Brent Pitts Date Appraised: March 5, 2025 Access will be provided or denied to the new facility. If access will be partially provided or denied, explain in comments. Agency Participating Percentage Expense Description N/A N/A N/A Interest Owner Acquisition Interest Land Area Value Lease (Y/N) Northbridge Realty Holdings LLC & TLB3A Investments LLC Easement 23,835 SF $59,588.00 N TOTAL $59,588.00 N I. Appraised Values Land Value Improvement Value Sign Value Damages/Enhancements Total Value $59,588.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $59,588.00 II. Improvements Item No. Improvement Type Type Construction Improvement Value Retention Value Bisection Category $0.00 $0.00 N/A Total $0.00 $0.00 Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 2 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES (continued) Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A III. Damages and Enhancements Total Non-Exempt Damages Enhancements Exempt Damages Net Damages $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 IV. Sign Values Item No. Sign Owner Type Construction Improvement Value Retention Value Bisect. Cat. N/A Total V. Recapitulation Date: March 5, 2025 Recommended Value Appraiser’s Name: Brent Pitts Value of Whole Property $1,642,210.00 Parcel Area: Square Feet 23,835 VALUE FOR PARCEL $0.00 $0.00 Land: Per Square Foot – Fee Simple $5.00 Land: Per Square Foot – Easement $2.50 Easement $59,588.00 $59,588.00 Improvements $0.00 $0.00 Net Damages or (Enhancements) $0.00 $0.00 OAS Value(s) TOTAL COMPENSATION $59,588.00 $59,588.00 Calculations for Net Damages or (Enhancements) consider Direct Access Denial damages. Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 3 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES (continued) Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A VI. Comments and Conclusions on Values in the Appraisal Report Project: The proposed project is for the relocation of water, wastewater, and electric lines owned by the City of Denton. The project is a result of the new right-of-way line after acquisitions by the Texas Department of Transportation for the IH- 35 roadway project. The City of Denton indicates that installation of the new utility lines will be by open cut sections and any site improvements affected will be restored to similar or better than what was present before. The project will extend from Post Oak Drive to Loop 288. The appraisal under review considers an easement acquisition represented as Parcel 074-1A WWE of the IH-35 Utility Relocation in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. The appraisal report is prepared by Mr. Brent Pitts, dated March 13, 2025, and is effective as of March 5, 2025 (the date of the last inspection). For purposes of this analysis, the whole property is a 7.5400-acre, or 328,442 square foot tract of vacant land and supporting site improvements. The appraiser states the improvements are not affected by the acquisition and only the land will be valued in this analysis. The land is valued via the sales comparison approach. The cost approach, sales comparison approach, and income approach to value, with respect to improved properties, are not applicable and are omitted. The appraiser uses the subject land size as stated by the survey provided by the client and other information. The area of the proposed easement acquisition is stated in the parcel survey and field notes. The appraiser has calculated the remainder land area by subtracting the easement acquisition from the whole property size. Location and Property Owner: The property is located along the north side of Barthold Road, approximately 700 feet west of IH 35, in the northern portion of the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. The site does not have a physical address. The ownership is listed as Northbridge Realty Holdings LLC & TLB3A Investments LLC. The most recent property transfer was on August 31, 2022. Prior to that, there was a sale that occurred on August 4, 2022. Purchase price for either sale is unknown. The property is not currently listed for sale or under contract. Mr. Pitts sent a certified letter to the property owner discussing the project and requesting a site visit. The property owner responded and gave Mr. Pitts permission to inspect the site unaccompanied. The property was inspected from the public right-of-way and subject property. Whole Property and Highest and Best Use: The subject parcel is rectangular in shape and contains 7.5400 acres, or 328,442 square feet. The site has approximately 633 linear feet of frontage along Barthold Road. The subject resides in the City of Denton and is zoned “GO”, General Office. All utilities are available to service the property and the site is free of flood land. The subject and market area are examined with respect to the four tests of highest and best use. The appraiser states the highest and best use, as vacant, is for commercial use. Because the subject is appraised as vacant land, a highest and best use, as improved, is not necessary. Valuation (Land Only): The market area is analyzed for trends and information that affect real estate value, and the conclusions thereof are adequately supported. The land is valued via the sales comparison approach, using five comparable sales in the market area. The sales transacted between June of 2021 and October of 2024. Adjustments are supported by the appraiser’s reasoning and logic with respect to the market data and analysis presented. After applicable adjustments for market conditions and elements of comparison, the sale prices range from $3.83 to $6.61 per square foot. The reconciled unit value for the subject land is concluded at $5.00 per square foot. This equates to $1,642,210 for the subject land in the whole property condition, as detailed below. Subject Land – 328,442 SF x $5.00/SF = $1,642,210 Mr. Pitts estimates the value of the whole property to be $1,642,210 (land only). Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 4 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES (continued) Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A VI. Comments and Conclusions on Values in the Appraisal Report Partial Acquisition: The easement acquisition contains 23,835 square feet, is long, narrow, and irregular in shape, and located along the southern boundary of the site at a maximum depth of approximately 55 feet. The length of the acquisitions along the Barthold Road frontage is approximately 628 feet. The easement acquisition is for relocation of utilities. The appraiser estimates the value of the easement area to be 50% of fee simple, or 50% of $5.00 per square foot. This equates to $2.50 per square foot for the easement area. The appraiser states that 50% is used because of the amount of rights being acquired, and the joint use the easement area will have in the remainder. The unit value of $2.50 per square foot is applied to the 23,835 square feet of land within the easement acquisition parcels. The result is a value of $59,588 as detailed below. 23,835 SF x $2.50/SF = $59,588 The total estimated value for the part acquired is $59,588 for the land. Remainder Property (Land Only): The remainder before the acquisition is $1,582,622, as detailed below. Easement Land 23,835 SF x $2.50 per square foot = $ 59,587 Remainder Land 304,607 SF x $5.00 per square foot = $1,523,035 Remainder Before 328,442 SF $1,582,622 The remainder after property of 328,442 square feet is appraised using the same five comparable sales as in the whole property valuation. The value conclusion is unchanged at $5.00 per square foot. This equates to $1,582,622 for the subject land in the remainder after as detailed below. Easement Land 23,835 SF x $2.50 per square foot = $ 59,587 Remainder Land 304,607 SF x $5.00 per square foot = $1,523,035 Remainder Before 328,442 SF $1,582,622 The value of the remainder after is $1,582,622, the same as the remainder before value. The highest and best use of the subject property is not changed or affected. The appraiser finds no permanent damages to the remainder property because of the acquisition. Total Compensation: Page 6.0 summarizes the total compensation due to the property owner as $59,588 for the part acquired. Cost-To-Cure: None. The appraiser has considered access damages in accordance with Section 21.042(d) of the Texas Property Code, as amended by SB18 of the Texas 82nd Regular Legislative Session and finds as follows: 1. Is there a denial of direct access to this parcel? No 2. If so, is the denial of direct access material? N/A 3. The lack of any access denial or the material impairment of direct access on or off the remaining property affects the market value of the remaining property in the sum of $0.00. Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 5 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES (continued) Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A VI. Comments and Conclusions on Values in the Appraisal Report Mr. Pitts’ appraisal report appears to comply with the requirements of Standards Rule 2-2(a) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Sufficient information, photographs, maps, and exhibits are included to identify and describe the whole property, the acquisition area, the remainder property, and the comparable data. The report and analysis appear to properly document and support his findings and comply with typical appraisal practice for similar properties. The report and analysis meet the requirements set forth in USPAP and the Texas Department of Transportation’s ROW Appraisal and Review Manual. Mr. Pitts’ total compensation of $59,588 is hereby recommended for approval for acquisition purposes by the client. Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 6 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas TABULATION OF VALUES (continued) Parcel: 074-1A WWE Highway: IH-35 Utility Relocation ROW CSJ: N/A VII. Justification and Explanation for Credit if Retained. VIII. Conditions Values for signs, if any, are applicable only if sign owner has compensable interest. Fencing is applicable only to actual cost or lump sum fencing on 90-10 Right of Way projects and State cost participation in fences to be in accordance with State’s Right of Way Manual. The values indicated hereon have been approved on the basis that all improvements within the taking will be acquired in the name of the State through negotiation. IX. Reviewing Appraisers’ Statements Reviewing Appraiser’s Statement It is my opinion that the appraiser’s report for this parcel appears adequately supported and in compliance with all appropriate appraisal standards, laws, and regulations, and I recommend this appraisal for use by the appropriate Agency Official and his/her assigns. I have no direct or indirect present or contemplated future personal interest in such property or in any benefit from the acquisition of the parcel. To the best of my knowledge, the value does not include any items that are not compensable under State law. Reviewing Appraiser Date March 13, 2025 Tommy Matthews Date Contract Reviewing Appraiser (if applicable) Division Reviewing Appraiser (if applicable) Date X. Approval of Values County/City Representative Date ROW Staff Representative Date Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 7 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas APPRAISAL REVIEW In keeping with USPAP Standards Rule 3-2 and 3-5, the following information is provided: Client: The City of Denton and Cobb, Fendley, & Associates Intended User(s): Cobb, Fendley, & Associates, The City of Denton, its counsel, employees, agents, and assigns. Intended Use: to provide a recommendation of the appraisal for use by The City of Denton for acquisition purposes as it pertains to the parcel described herein. Purpose of Review: To determine if the conclusions and methodology used in the appraisal report are reasonable and appropriate, and if the elements in the report meet the standards of the intended users, and communicate my findings to the client, by written review. This assignment does not include the development of my own opinion of value. This review assignment is intended to aid in decision-making and property acquisition with respect to The City of Denton’s IH-35 Utility Relocation project and includes a review opinion related only to the work under review. Appraisal Report Date: March 13, 2025 Effective Date of the Appraisal: March 5, 2025 Date of this Appraisal Review Report: March 13, 2025 Scope of Review: with respect to the appraisal review process, I have completed the following: I have read the appraisal report in its entirety, examined it for completeness, and have provided comments to the appraiser for consideration. I have not reviewed the appraiser’s work file and assume that items referenced in the appraisal report are retained in the work file; and the work file includes all information necessary to produce a credible opinion of value of the subject appraised. I did not research the market for additional comparable sales or other market data. I personally inspected the subject property and comparable sales utilized in the appraisal report under review. The subject property was inspected from the public right-of-way and/or subject property, and I had an unobstructed view of the proposed acquisition area (excepting areas of dense vegetation). My opinion of the work under review is limited to the report and information provided by the appraiser, and when necessary, information provided by The City of Denton (e.g., ROW maps). No other information was relied on. The information provided in the appraisal report is considered reliable but is not guaranteed. I did not confirm any of the subject, or comparable sale data. I did not perform any additional research, and I have not formed an independent opinion of market value for the subject property, acquisition, or remainder property. I have adequate knowledge of this property type and market area to meet the competency requirements set forth in USPAP. No extraordinary assumptions or additional hypothetical conditions are necessary in this review assignment. I have prepared a written report with my recommendations regarding the appraisal report. Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 8 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas CERTIFICATION I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: • The statement of facts and data reported by the reviewer and used in the review process are true and correct. • The analyses, opinions and conclusions in this review are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions stated in this review report, and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analysis, opinions and conclusions. • I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of the work under review and have no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. • I have performed appraisal review services regarding the property that is the subject of the work under review within the three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment. • I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of the work under review or to the parties involved with this assignment. • My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. • My compensation is not contingent on an action or event resulting from the analyses, opinions, or conclusions in this review or from its use. • My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of predetermined assignment results or assignment results that favors the cause of the client, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal review. • My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this review report was prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. • I have made a personal inspection of the subject property of the report under review and the comparable sales included in that report. • No one provided significant real or personal property appraisal review assistance to the person signing this certification. • As of the date of this review, I am certified under the requirements of the State of Texas as a general real estate appraiser. • As of the date of this report, I have completed the Standards and Ethics Education Requirements for Candidates of the Appraisal Institute. Tommy Matthews State Certified General Appraiser, TX-1337544-G Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 9 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas Form ROW-A-10 (Rev. 09/16) Page 10 of 10 25.01.075 Review, Parcel 074-1A WWE, IH-35 Utility Relocation, Denton, Texas GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS To assist the reader in interpreting this appraisal review report, general assumptions and limiting conditions are set forth below. Information provided by others is assumed to be true, accurate, and reliable. The legal description used in the appraisal report under review is assumed to be correct. No opinion is expressed or assumed for legal matters that may affect title or use of the subject property. The date of the review opinion on which the opinions expressed in this report apply, is set forth in the report. I assume no responsibility for economic or physical factors occurring at some later date, which may affect the opinions herein stated. All opinions and comments pertaining to the work under review represent my opinion, formed after examination of the appraisal report reviewed. While it is believed the information and analyses are correct, I do not guarantee them and assume no liability for errors in fact, analysis or judgment. The analyses, opinions and conclusions in this appraisal review report are based solely on the data, analyses and conclusions contained in the appraisal report under review. It is assumed that this data is representative of existing market conditions. All analyses, opinions, and conclusions expressed by me are limited by the scope of the review process. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report shall be disseminated to the public through advertising media, public relations media, sales media, or any other public means of communication without my written consent and approval. I am not required to give testimony or to appear in court because of this review assignment, unless prior arrangements have been made. No responsibility for hidden defects or conformity to specific governmental requirements can be assumed without provision of specific professional or governmental inspections. While the general conditions of the property were observed, no guarantee can be made concerning the individual components of the property. I am not qualified to make a complete inspection of any well, septic system, underground storage tanks, or environmental condition, and these are beyond the scope of this report. No statements can be made concerning the adequacy or condition of these or other systems, or any effect on value. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. I have no direct evidence relating to this issue, I did not consider possible noncompliance with the requirements of ADA in completing this review assignment. The possession of this report, or any part of it, or a copy of it, does not convey the right of publication; it may not be used for any purpose other than the intended purpose stated herein, by any person or entity other than the intended users stated herein, without my written consent. Your acceptance and/or use of this report acknowledges your acceptance of the foregoing General Assumptions and Limiting Conditions.