This course has been approved by the Oregon State Bar for 12.0 general CLE credits. (Live Credits for In Person Attendance & Webcast).

OR CLE

This course has been approved for 12.0 hours of law and legal CLE credit by the Washington MCLE board (Live Credits for In Person Attendance & Webcast). Self-Study credit will be available, specific credit amount to be determined.

WA MCLE

This course has been approved by the American Planning Association for 12.5 CM credits including 2.75 law CM credits (Live Credits for In Person Attendance & Webcast). Credits for recorded courses available upon request.

The Seminar Group is an approved CE provider by the Oregon Real Estate Agency, #201212896. This course has been approved for 15.0 CE credits (Live Credits for In Person Attendance & Webcast).

OR Real Estate Broker

This course has been approved by the Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board for 14.0 hours of continuing education (Live Credits for In Person Attendance ONLY). Credits for recorded courses not available.

OR Real Estate Appraisers

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	Over the past 23 years, The Seminar Group’s Oregon Land Use Law Conference has established a reputation as one of the region’s preeminent land use seminars, and one that should not be missed. Once again, we have gathered the best professionals in the Oregon land use system to share their thoughts and wisdom regarding the most relevant land use topics. We think you will agree that this year’s program has an excellent blend of individual speakers, topics and informative panel presentations.

	This conference is a must for land use practitioners, planners, federal, state and local government employees, land use decision makers, developers, citizens and anyone who works and participates in the Oregon land use system - whether it be the private or public sector. Come join your land use colleagues and learn the latest of what’s happening in this interesting and ever changing area of law.

Sarah Stauffer Curtiss is a partner in the Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP. She maintains a land use and permitting practice, with an emphasis on permitting complex projects and advising on protected species permitting and compliance matters. Sarah specializes in permitting complex land use projects on farm- and forest-zoned lands, she also represents energy and utility clients.

Sarah Curtiss

Wendie L. Kellington is the President of Kellington Law Group PC.&nbsp; She is known in Oregon and nationally for her expertise in administrative law on topics such as land development and private property rights.

Wendie Kellington

Gregory S. Hathaway, Program Co-Chair, is a partner at Hathaway Larson LLP. His statewide land use practice is focused on acquiring the necessary land use and regulatory entitlements for property development.

Gregory Hathaway

In Memoriam of&nbsp;Timothy V. Ramis, Program Co-Chair,&nbsp;was a partner with Jordan Ramis PC. The Seminar Group is saddened to learn that long time Co-Chair Timothy V. Ramis passed away in October. Mr. Ramis has chaired and presented at our seminars since 1998. He will be missed.

Timothy Ramis

Richard P. Benner served in the Office of the Metro Attorney, advising on urban growth management and transportation. Before that, he was Director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.

Richard Benner

(retired)

Laurie E. Craghead is the owner of Craghead Law LLC. Her practice includes land use, property tax, and other limited government/municipal law. She spent nearly 15 years as an Assistant Legal Counsel for Deschutes County.

Laurie Craghead

Dana L. Krawczuk is a partner in Stoel Rives LLP’ Environment, Land Use &amp; Natural Resources group. She focuses on representing residential, commercial and industrial clients in all phases of land use entitlement processes.

Dana Krawczuk

Elaine R. Albrich is an attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.&nbsp; Her practice focuses on evaluating and implementing real estate development opportunities, particularly siting projects on rural lands for the renewable energy industry.

Elaine Albrich

Tommy A. Brooks, a partner with Cable &amp; Huston LLP, focuses on local government law, including land use, utility law, and other regulatory issues. Prior to attending law school, he served as the Mayor of Portland’s policy aid for planning, utility, environment, and economic issues.

Tommy Brooks

Seth J. King is Senior Counsel with Perkins Coie LLP. He practices land use law with an emphasis on zoning and development matters. He has extensive experience advocating at quasi-judicial hearings, obtaining permit and entitlement approvals, and negotiating development and tax increment financing agreements with regulatory agencies.

Seth King

Michael C. Robinson is a shareholder at Schwabe Williamson &amp; Wyatt PC. He guides clients through zoning, permitting, entitlement and approval on projects involving single-family homes, schools, manufacturing facilities, shopping centers or infrastructure improvements.&nbsp;

Michael Robinson

Kirk B. Maag co-leads the Agribusiness, Food, and Beverage Team at Stoel Rives LLP. He advises on water rights, real property transactions, Endangered Species Act issues, and regulations governing solid &amp; hazardous wastes.

Kirk Maag

Shaun E. Jillions, the President of Jillions Group LLC, represents clients before all levels of elected &amp; appointed government entities in Oregon and DC. He was VP of Public Policy for the Oregon Association of Realtors.

Shaun Jillions

Peter Livingston, Beaverton’s Assistant City Attorney, focuses on municipal law, including land use and real estate matters. He provides legal, risk and records management services to the mayor, city council, and city staff.

Peter Livingston

Assistant City Attorney

Zoee L. Powers is a partner in Radler White Parks &amp; Alexander LLP’s Land Use and Real Estate practice groups. She works on complex real estate transactions, including public/private partnerships, as well as land use matters, including zoning and permitting.

Zoee Powers

Renee M. France is a partner at Radler White Parks &amp; Alexander LLP. She helps clients navigate land use &amp; environmental issues in residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, resort, and utility development projects.

Renee France

Cameron La Follette is Executive Director of Oregon Coast Alliance, a coastal conservation organization whose mission is to protect coastal natural resources and aid coastal residents in maintaining community livability. Prior to that, she was Director of the Coastal Futures Project for 1000 Friends of Oregon and volunteered with local organizations.

Cameron La Follette

Executive Director

Denny Doyle became Beaverton’s Mayor on January 1, 2009, and was re-elected to two, four-year terms ending in 2020. He serves on the National League of Cities Executive Committee and spent 14 years as a Beaverton City Councilor.&nbsp;

Denny Doyle

Mayor

David Girt, CPA, an attorney at Moss Adams LLP and leader of the firm’s Oregon region Real Estate Group, has practiced public accounting since 1981. He has working knowledge in several aspects of real estate taxation.

David Girt

Gordon Howard is the Community Services Division Manager with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. He supervises regional representatives and the department’s urban &amp; rural specialists.

Gordon Howard

Caleb Huegel currently serves as the 2019–2020 Edward J. Sullivan Land Use Planning Fellow, an Executive Editor of the Willamette Law Review, and the Editor of Willamette Law Online's LUBA case summary service.&nbsp;

Caleb Huegel

Palmer Mason serves as Senior Policy Advisor for the Oregon Department of Land Conservation &amp; Development. He has over 20 years’ experience in policy analysis, legislative &amp; regulatory strategy, and representation of governments.

Palmer Mason

Senior Policy Advisor

Cheryl Twete is currently the Community Development Director for the City of Beaverton. She delivers development review services, urban renewal, planning, economic development, affordable housing and transportation planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cheryl Twete

Community Development Director

23rd Annual

Oregon Land Use Law

Hotel Monaco 

The seminar is located in the 5th Avenue Room. Please call the venue for&nbsp;directions/questions.

	PARKING 
	On-site parking is available. Please contact the venue for the current rate.


	Adjourn &amp; Reception ~ Sponsored By:


Adjourn &amp; Reception ~ Sponsored By:


	Introduction and Overview


Introduction and Overview

A review of significant LUBA, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases


	2019 Land Use Case Review


2019 Land Use Case Review

Good riddance&hellip; The odd saga of the SCOTUS Williamson County state court &ldquo;ripeness&rdquo; rule and its swift SCOTUS demise, in Knick


	Knick v. Township of Scott


Knick v. Township of Scott


	Break


Break

Rent control; buildable land supply &amp; needed housing; the end of single family housing?


	Legislative Update


Legislative Update


	Special Presentation: The &ldquo;Morphology&rdquo; of Oregon&rsquo;s Land Use Program


Special Presentation: The &ldquo;Morphology&rdquo; of Oregon&rsquo;s Land Use Program


	Midday Break


Midday Break

Updates on rulemaking, pilot projects, and policy/budget priorities for 2019


	View from the Department of Land Conservation and Development


View from the Department of Land Conservation and Development

Issues in recent decisions; providing worker housing; industrial hemp processing facilities


	Issues in Land Use Applications and Hearings


Issues in Land Use Applications and Hearings

A review of recent and proposed code amendment packages from the City of Portland&rsquo;s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, including the Residential Infill Project, Better Housing by Design, the Design Overlay Zone Amendments, and the Bicycle Parking Code Update


	City of Portland 2019 Code Changes and Pending Changes


City of Portland 2019 Code Changes and Pending Changes


	Introduction and Overview of Day Two


Introduction and Overview of Day Two


	Case Study: City of Beaverton&nbsp;


Case Study: City of Beaverton&nbsp;

New issues in coastal zone land use practices; estuary classification and zoning; coastal shorelands/beaches and dunes - conflicts and requirements


	Coastal Update


Coastal Update

Tillamook PUD&rsquo;s 8+ mile long power transmission line from Wilson River Highway to Oceanside and other current linear projects of interest


	Anatomy &amp; Management of a Complex Land Use Case


Anatomy &amp; Management of a Complex Land Use Case

Affordability; opportunity zones; mobility; sustainability; and other tools


	Land Use and the Intersection of Social Equity


Land Use and the Intersection of Social Equity

Addressing protected species issues through voluntary conservation plans