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2018 Land Use eConference
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2018 Land Use eConference
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This was the most interesting combination of issues in a land use conference in years. Who knew that stock tanks, mobile homes, breweries, and Jim Blackburn were so very informative and helpful. I enjoyed all of this even after 35 years of practice and CLE.
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The 22nd Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.
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Land Use Update (Apr 2018)
James L. Dougherty Jr.
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Session 1 —61 mins
Land Use Update (Apr 2018)
A quick survey of recent land use cases with a review of 2017 state legislation, including key updates on state preemption, permits (enforcement), flooding and floodplains, takings, and more.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
James L. Dougherty Jr.,
Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
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SB 1004 and Public Rights of Way (Apr 2018)
Cathy Meyer Cunningham, Don Knight
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Session 2 —29 mins
SB 1004 and Public Rights of Way (Apr 2018)
An analysis of the 2017 Texas statute sharply curtailing municipal decision making authority as it regards wireless “network nodes” and other facilities (including poles and cables) in public rights of way (S.B. 1004, now chapter 284 of the Local Government Code) and including discussion of municipal ordinances and design manuals allowed under the new statute.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Cathy Meyer Cunningham,
Boyle & Lowry - Irving, TX
Don Knight,
Dallas City Attorneys Office - Dallas, TX
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Annexation Update: Where Do We Go from Here? (Apr 2018)
Scott N. Houston
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Session 3 —28 mins
Annexation Update: Where Do We Go from Here? (Apr 2018)
Since the creation of home rule cities in Texas more than 100 years ago, the process of municipal annexation has produced dynamic cities that are among the nation’s leaders in job creation and economic growth. During the 2017 session, legislation passed that allows unincorporated subdivisions to veto the annexation plans of cities in a county with a population of more than 500,000. The bill effectively freezes the current boundaries of those cities. Will this mark the beginning of a process of urban decline that doomed cities in other states? Come find out how the new legislation affects your city.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Scott N. Houston,
Texas Municipal League - Austin, TX
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Development Issues Outside Corporate Limits (Apr 2018)
Arthur J. Anderson, Robert F. Brown
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Session 4 —46 mins
Development Issues Outside Corporate Limits (Apr 2018)
Development of land outside of corporate boundaries can involve jurisdictional conflicts between cities and counties. There also can be conflicts when city urban development standards are applied in a rural environment and development projects are started prior to annexation.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Arthur J. Anderson,
Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
Robert F. Brown,
Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX
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Takings Law: Determining the “Relevant Parcel” in Standard Taking Cases and Understanding When to Apply Heightened Scrutiny for Exactions (Apr 2018)
Rachael Anne Rawlins
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Session 5 —27 mins
Takings Law: Determining the “Relevant Parcel” in Standard Taking Cases and Understanding When to Apply Heightened Scrutiny for Exactions (Apr 2018)
Discuss the Supreme Court’s 2017 decision in Murr v. Wisconsin, announcing a multi-factor test for “determining the denominator;” and recent case law determining when to apply the “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” standards pursuant to Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Rachael Anne Rawlins,
University of Texas School of Architecture - Austin, TX
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Winds of Change in the Texas Legislature: Legislative Outlook and the Challenges Ahead (Apr 2018)
Snapper Carr, Daniel Gonzalez
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Session 6 —52 mins
Winds of Change in the Texas Legislature: Legislative Outlook and the Challenges Ahead (Apr 2018)
Discuss the changing political and legislative environment in Texas, with a focus on how those changes will impact the overall public policy agenda of the State.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Snapper Carr,
Focused Advocacy, LLC - Austin, TX
Daniel Gonzalez,
Texas Association of Realtors - Austin, TX
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Regulation of Solicitation, the Homeless, and Charitable Donation Bins (Apr 2018)
Chris L. Nichols
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Session 7 —38 mins
Regulation of Solicitation, the Homeless, and Charitable Donation Bins (Apr 2018)
Review the legal issues associated with solicitation ordinances (including “panhandling”), the criminalization of homeless populations (“tent cities”), and the emergence of charitable bins and donation centers as constitutionally protected speech (Is this Reed, part 2?).
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Chris L. Nichols,
The Nichols Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX
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Reeding Sign Regulations in 2017 (Apr 2018)
Laura Mueller
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Session 8 —37 mins
Reeding Sign Regulations in 2017 (Apr 2018)
A review of current federal court cases including Reed v. Town of Gilbert and Texas legislation related to sign regulation with an emphasis on application of the new laws to current sign ordinance drafting and enforcement including Reed v. Town of Gilbert.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Laura Mueller,
Bojorquez Law Firm - Austin, TX
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Master Planned and Other Significant Development Projects (Apr 2018)
Harry Ben Adams IV, Kenneth W. Brown, Cara Tackett
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Session 9 —37 mins
Master Planned and Other Significant Development Projects (Apr 2018)
Join a developer, a civil engineer, and a land use attorney in a discussion on leveraging municipalities’ expectations, regulations and incentives to foster flexibility and ensure certainty for long-term development projects.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Harry Ben Adams IV,
McCombs Enterprises - San Antonio, TX
Kenneth W. Brown,
Brown & Ortiz, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Cara Tackett,
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. - San Antonio, TX
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Infill Development (Apr 2018)
Melinda Ramos, Laura Voltmann, Michael Brennan, Justin S. Light
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Session 10 —43 mins
Infill Development (Apr 2018)
Given the financial challenges related to greenfield development and the increased movement of people back into city centers, municipalities are struggling with infill development that does not comply with current ordinances and regulations designed for suburban development. Join us for a discussion of development issues, including subdivision regulations, zoning, and storm water infrastructure deficiencies.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Melinda Ramos,
City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
Laura Voltmann,
City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
Michael Brennan,
Near Southside Inc - Fort Worth, TX
Justin S. Light,
Pope Hardwicke Christie Schell Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P. - Fort Worth, TX
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Bracing for Impacts: A Practical Guide to Preparing for Disasters (Apr 2018)
Paul Martin
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Session 11 —30 mins
Bracing for Impacts: A Practical Guide to Preparing for Disasters (Apr 2018)
Law firms are not immune to disasters – severe weather, work place violence, medical emergencies. What is a lawyer’s ethical duty to prepare for disasters, and how can they go about it efficiently?
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Paul Martin,
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Austin, TX
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Creative Districts (Apr 2018)
William S. Dahlstrom, E. Scott Polikov, Peter G. Smith, Mark Stein
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Session 12 —59 mins
Creative Districts (Apr 2018)
The way we do business has drastically changed over the last ten years. Special districts are being created to combine academic, business, creative, and technological forces to cater to a generation that works in a different environment. Hear an overview of these districts and discuss how zoning regulations are affected, what are the impacts on communities (both good and not so good), and how zoning and economic development efforts can encourage these districts.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
William S. Dahlstrom,
Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
E. Scott Polikov,
Gateway Planning Group, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Peter G. Smith,
Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
Mark Stein,
Stein Planning LLC - Dallas, TX
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Land Use Development in the County (Apr 2018)
Russell H. Roden
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Session 13 —28 mins
Land Use Development in the County (Apr 2018)
Hear a discussion on the authority of counties in the ETJ, including conflicts that arise from municipal regulations and issues of county maintenance of improvements.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Russell H. Roden,
Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, Civil Division - Dallas, TX
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Municipal Regulation of Mobile Homes (Apr 2018)
Matthew C. G. Boyle
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Session 14 —30 mins
Municipal Regulation of Mobile Homes (Apr 2018)
From zoning to code enforcement, get a practical review of the options and limitations on dealing with houses on wheels.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Matthew C. G. Boyle,
Boyle & Lowry, L.L.P. - Irving, TX
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Incorporating Stock Tanks, Dams and Wetlands Into Suburban Sprawl (Apr 2018)
Mark McPherson
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Session 15 —44 mins
Incorporating Stock Tanks, Dams and Wetlands Into Suburban Sprawl (Apr 2018)
Discuss regulations, risks, strategies, and techniques for integrating existing water features into new development.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Mark McPherson,
McPherson LawFirm, PC - Dallas, TX
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Political Hot Topics in the Land Use World (Apr 2018)
Terrence S. Welch
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Session 16 —45 mins
Political Hot Topics in the Land Use World (Apr 2018)
How should a city address the removal of Confederate monuments or the political appropriateness of renaming city streets, applications for new affordable housing projects, payday lenders, alcohol sales, or pawnshops? Hear an overview of how cities around the country have attempted to achieve consensus on political hot topics in land use.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Terrence S. Welch,
Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX
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Craft Breweries and Downtown Revitalization (Apr 2018)
Ian Davis, Jesse Ancira Jr.
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Session 17 —34 mins
Craft Breweries and Downtown Revitalization (Apr 2018)
Like many other craft breweries, Texas Beer Company started as a backyard home brewing operation that eventually grew into a pilot brewhouse and later a distribution brewery. This growth would not have been possible without the support of the City of the Taylor and Texas Beer Company's commitment to being a long-term partner in Taylor's downtown revitalization efforts, creating jobs and tax revenue, and supporting local philanthropic causes.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Ian Davis,
The Texas Beer Company - Taylor, TX
Jesse Ancira Jr.,
Former Mayor, City of Taylor - Taylor, TX
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Post-Disaster Regulation (Apr 2018)
Kimberley Mickelson, Chad Berginnis, Jim Blackburn, Christopher D. Bowers
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Session 18 —86 mins
Post-Disaster Regulation (Apr 2018)
Consider forward-looking planning and regulatory approaches to recovery and new building after a disaster—from the legal, planning, and engineering perspectives—with a particular emphasis on minimizing private and public sector legal challenges.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Kimberley Mickelson,
City of Houston Legal Department - Houston, TX
Chad Berginnis,
Association of State Floodplain Managers - Madison, WI
Jim Blackburn,
Rice University - Houston, TX
Christopher D. Bowers,
Miklos Law, PLLC - Farmers Branch, TX
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Ethics and Natural Disaster (Apr 2018)
Thomas A. Gwosdz
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Session 19 —31 mins
Ethics and Natural Disaster (Apr 2018)
A review of ethical issues arising from a natural disaster from an attorney whose been there, done that, and declined the T-shirt.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Thomas A. Gwosdz,
City Attorney - Victoria, TX
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Cover Your Grass: Ethical Issues and Considerations in Land Use (Apr 2018)
Michael A. Shaunessy
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Session 20 —39 mins
Cover Your Grass: Ethical Issues and Considerations in Land Use (Apr 2018)
Explore key ethical issues that arise in land use and professional conduct issues in planning and zoning. Discuss conflicts of interests with current and former clients, revolving door issues, the representations of both parties in a transaction, and what constitutes the practice of law and alternative billing arrangements.
Originally presented: Mar 2018 Land Use Conference
Michael A. Shaunessy,
McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX