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  • January 30
  • 1:00 - 2:05 pm EST

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Making It Through the Land Entitlement Process

January 30

Gain insights and strategies on how to successfully navigate the land use entitlement process.

This course will discuss the importance of identifying local land use, political, and demographic trends at the pre-application due diligence stage. It will also cover how each topic can impact your project pro forma, and strategies for identifying funding opportunities to mitigate potential risks associated with these trends. In addition, best practices for compiling a legally defensible record supporting your approvals will be examined.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to discuss due diligence requirements.
  • You will be able to identify and calculate mitigation fees and explore funding opportunities through local IDAs, LDCs, and other state funds/grants
  • You will be able to explain current trends and intagibles.
  • You will be able to describe best practices for compiling a legally defensible record to support project approvals.

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Agenda

Introduction
Due Diligence
  • Jurisdictional Diligence
    • State/Local Development Priorities
    • Home Rule State/County Control
  • Local Market Diligence
    • Election Cycle
    • Land Use Board Members
    • Speak With Others in the Trenches
    • Identifying Organized Opposition Groups (or Pro-Development Groups)
  • Site-Specific Due Diligence
    • Title Encumbrances
    • Physical/Environmental Constraints
    • Special Regulatory Jurisdiction
  • Zoning Due Diligence
    • Comprehensive Plan / Other Documents Establishing Planning Priorities
    • Permitted Uses / Special Permits
    • Process for Zoning Map or Text Amendments
Developing the Pro Forma – the Land Use Attorney’s Perspective
  • Demographic Trends
  • Mitigation Fees
  • Local IDAs / LDCs and Funding
  • Other State Funds/Grants
  • Plan B Development
Mobilize Team
  • Engineer / Architect / Planner
  • Specialized Consultants
  • Land Use Counsel
Making Your Record
  • Identify All Approvals Required
    • Subdivision
    • Site Plan
    • Other Permits – Wetlands, Steep Slopes, etc.
  • Scope of Environmental Review
    • Identify Areas of Environmental Concern
    • Agree Upon Methodology for Quantifying Impacts / Designing Mitigation
  • Empirical Data and Objective Facts Govern
  • Eye on the Prize – Defending Approvals
Current Trends / Intangibles
  • Impact of Social Media on the Entitlement Process
  • Loss of Civility at Public Meetings
  • 3D Digital Presentations
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This course was last revised on September 27, 2019.

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  • AIA 1.25
     
  • Lorman Education Services is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J2016. This course is approved for 1.25 Learning Unit hour(s). Prerequisite: None, Program Level: Intermediate: Advanced Preparation: None All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
     
  • PA CLE 1.0
     
  • This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
     

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

Who should attend?

This live webinar is designed for developers, real estate professionals, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, city administrators, construction and project managers, contractors, surveyors, government officials, architects, engineers, and city planners.

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Faculty

David J Cooper, Esq.

David J Cooper, Esq.

Zarin & Steinmetz LLP

  • Senior Partner at Zarin & Steinmetz LLP
  • Practice involves land use, federal and state environmental quality review compliance, eminent domain, public-private partnerships and litigation
  • Over 20 years of experience with entitlement battles
  • Combines experience with both private and public clients, providing insight into the motives of key stakeholders on both sides of the entitlement review process
  • Represents Fortune 500 and national developers in complex approvals and public-private partnerships, including eminent domain cases and large-scale redevelopment projects across New York
  • Serves on the Board of Directors of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
  • J.D. Degree, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; B.A. Degree, Colgate University
  • Can be contacted at 914-682-7800 or [email protected]
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