REGISTRATION OPEN: 2021 Municipal Land Use Law Virtual Conference
Cost: $70.00
Full day virtual conference for municipal land use officials including members of planning and zoning boards, planners, land use administrators, select boards, town and city councilors, building inspectors, code enforcement officers and public works personnel. Presentations will focus on the legal authority and procedures these land use boards must understand with content structured to be beneficial to both novice and experienced municipal officials.
2021 MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW CONFERENCE
9:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Introduction to the new OSI: NH Office of Planning & Development
Presented by: Michael A. Klass, Principal Planner, NH Office of Planning & Development
9:10 a.m. An Introduction to the NH Housing Appeals Board
Presented by: Gregory E. Michael, Chair NH Housing Appeals Board
10:25 a.m. BREAK
10:40 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Demystifying NH’s Workforce Housing Law: How it Works and Examples of its Implementation
This session will seek to clarify the purpose of NH’s workforce housing law and provide examples of how it has been implemented and the homes that have been created as a result. Mark Fougere, Fougere Planning and Development will discuss the main points of the law and draw on his work with communities throughout NH that have updated their zoning to comply with the law. Andy Dean, an attorney with Cooper Cargill Chant in North Conway, NH will talk about his work advocating for affordable housing and describe the ordinance Conway voted on to increase the opportunity for workforce housing in Conway. George Reagan, Community Engagement Manager with New Hampshire Housing will moderate the presentation.
Presented by: Andrew A. Dean, Esq., Cooper, Cargill & Chant
Mark Fougere, Fougere Planning & Development
George Reagan, NH Housing
Planning Board Roles and Responsibilities – Part 1
This session is for newer board members, as well as veterans looking for a refresher on Planning Board fundamentals. Topics will include statutory duties (including planning and regulatory roles), board procedure, conflicts of interest and disqualification, meeting conduct, decision making, and more.
Presented by: C. Christine Fillmore, Esq., Drummond Woodsum
Michael A. Klass, Principal Planner, NH Office of Planning & Development
Matthew R. Serge, Esq., Drummond Woodsum
Roles and Responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Adjustment – Part 1
This session will provide a detailed look at the statutory responsibilities of the ZBA including appeals of administrative decisions, special exceptions, and variances. This session will also provide an in-depth discussion of how the case law interprets the five variance criteria. Time will be devoted to participant questions.
Presented by: Christopher L. Boldt, Esq., Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella PLLC, Meredith
12:10 p.m. LUNCH
12:40 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Legal Update – Part 1
This session will review recently enacted legislation that affects the responsibilities and authority of municipal planning and zoning boards. Recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decisions involving land use issues and the impact they have on municipal planning and zoning will also be discussed. Participant questions are strongly encouraged!
Presented by: Benjamin D. Frost, Esq., AICP, Managing Director of Policy and Public Affairs, NH Housing, Bedford
Planning Board Roles and Responsibilities – Part 2
This session is for newer board members, as well as veterans looking for a refresher on Planning Board fundamentals. Topics will include statutory duties (including planning and regulatory roles), board procedure, conflicts of interest and disqualification, meeting conduct, decision making, and more.
Presented by: C. Christine Fillmore, Esq., Drummond Woodsum
Michael A. Klass, Principal Planner, NH Office of Planning & Development
Matthew R. Serge, Esq., Drummond Woodsum
Roles and Responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Adjustment – Part 2
This session will provide a detailed look at the statutory responsibilities of the ZBA including appeals of administrative decisions, special exceptions, and variances. This session will also provide an in-depth discussion of how the case law interprets the five variance criteria. Time will be devoted to participant questions.
Presented by: Christopher L. Boldt, Esq., Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella PLLC, Meredith
2:10 p.m. BREAK
2:25 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Digging into RSA 155-E
Join Stephanie N. Verdile, Principal Planner at the Office of Planning and Development and Carol Ogilvie, Professional Planning Consultant, for “Digging Into 155-E” a look at the state laws regarding earth excavations. Discussion will include a brief history of 155-E, municipal responsibilities, other state agencies involved in the process, municipal administrative/procedural issues, and a few court cases regarding gravel operations.
Presented by: Carol Ogilvie, Professional Planning Consultant
Stephanie N. Verdile, Principal Planner, NH Office of Planning & Development
Legal Update – Part 2
This session will review recently enacted legislation that affects the responsibilities and authority of municipal planning and zoning boards. Recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decisions involving land use issues and the impact they have on municipal planning and zoning will also be discussed. Participant questions are strongly encouraged!
Presented by: Benjamin D. Frost, Esq., AICP, Managing Director of Policy and Public Affairs, NH
Housing, Bedford
Meeting Mechanics of Land Use Boards
Appropriate for beginning members, seasoned veterans, as well as land use administrators, this session will provide an overview on the mechanics of a land use board meeting. Discussion will touch on requirements for legal notice, meeting procedure and conduct, conflicts of interest, Right-to-Know issues, and more.
Presented by: Tim Corwin, Esq., Senior Planner, City of Lebanon
Shawn M. Tanguay, Esq., Drummond Woodsum