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Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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February 14, 2019

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Gregg Palmer of James. G. Palmer Appraisals Inc. of Fresno performed the appraisal of the spiral garage and its adjoining commercial space, delivering the report to City Hall in February 2018. The 121-page document details the properties, Fresno’s demographics and economy, and the basis of the appraisal.
The document contains many maps, charts, and graphics.
Interestingly, when describing the downtown area, Palmer references just one commercial spot by name.
“To the north of the property land use consist primarily of commercial and office type buildings. These include the county office, sheriff’s department, Club One Casino, and other government institutions,” the appraisal said. Club One purchased the property after submitting the highest offer of $1.7 million.

Millions Needed for Repairs

The properties, though, have fallen into disrepair. The report estimates it would cost $1.6 million just to fix the mechanical and electrical systems.
It would take another $425,000 for ADA compliance.
“It cannot be leased in its present condition. A potential investor would assess the cost of renovating the interior of the structure to bring it to a condition where it could be leased on the open market,” Palmer wrote.
Estimating a cost of $45 per-square-foot for renovation would tack on an additional $2.43 million. That brings the total tab for repairs to at least $4.6 million.
The report discussed potential options for the property: demolish, expand, renovate, or convert it to another use. Because there would be “minimal demand for vacant land,” renovation was identified as the best option.

Using the Cost Approach

Palmer used the cost approach, one of three methods to appraise, as the basis for determining the properties’ value.
“The Cost Approach estimates the cost of replacing the improvements of the property.  It involves the determination of the cost new of the improvements, less accrued physical deterioration and functional and/or economic obsolescence.  To this remainder, the vacant land value is added to estimate a market value based on the Cost approach to value,” Palmer explained in the report.
The report compared prices of five other commercial land sales in the area in the prior five years. They ranged from $7.92 to $16.67 per square foot.
The appraiser determined $10 a square foot as the appropriate price for the Gottschalks building, which is about 55,200 square feet. That put the price at $552,000.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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