2018 CRUO Conference

Committee on Right of Way, Utilities and Outdoor Advertising Control& the National Alliance of Highway Beautification Agencies

Welcome to Baltimore!April 22–April 26, 2018

Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

B A L T I M O R E

Hotel Floorplan

Room Name Dimensions Height Square Ft. Rounds 10 Theater Reception Classroom Conference U-shape Hollow Sq

2 SEVERN ROOM 65’ x 28’ 11’ 1,820 60 100 175 64 - - -

2A SEVERN ROOM I 29’ x 28’ 11’ 812 40 60 100 36 30 27 36

2B SEVERN ROOM II 18’ x 28’ 11’ 504 20 30 30 18 12 - -

2C SEVERN ROOM III 18’ x 28’ 11’ 504 20 30 30 18 12 - -

2AB SEVERN ROOM I & II 47’ x 28’ 11’ 1,316 50 80 125 42 - - -

2BC SEVERN ROOM II & III 36’ x 28’ 11’ 1,008 40 50 50 30 20 - -

4 CAMDEN ROOM 50’ x 24’ 10’ 1,200 60 85 120 51 36 36 42

4A CAMDEN ROOM I 24’ x 24’ 10’ 576 30 35 60 24 18 20 22

4B CAMDEN ROOM II 28’ x 24’ 10’ 672 30 35 60 24 18 20 22

6 HARBORVIEW BALLROOM 95’ x 40’ 10’ 3,800 180 300 375 175 70 66 72

6A HARBORVIEW BALLROOM I 52’ x 40’ 10’ 2,080 80 125 200 60 36 36 42

6B HARBORVIEW BALLROOM II 43’ x 40’ 10’ 1,720 80 125 150 60 36 36 43

7 BOARD ROOM 35’ x 16’ 10’ 560 - - 25 - 14 - -

8 SASSAFRAS 26’ x 20’ 10’ 520 20 30 40 18 20 18 20

10 LOCH RAVEN ROOM 80’ x 33’ 11’ 2,640 140 225 250 126 60 54 60

10A LOCH RAVEN ROOM I 40’ x 33’ 11’ 1,320 60 100 125 54 30 30 36

10B LOCH RAVEN ROOM II 40’ x 33’ 11’ 1,320 60 100 125 54 30 30 36

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THIRD FLOOR ROOM DIMENSIONS AND SEATING CAPACITYRoom Name Dimensions Height Square Ft. Rounds 10 Theater Reception Classroom Conference U-shape Hollow Sq

2 POTOMAC ROOM 38’ x 39’ 10’ 1,482 60 110 125 54 30 30 36

3 PATAPSCO 20’ x 13’ 10’ 260 10 25 25 - 15 - -

CHESAPEAKE GALLERY 100’ x 30’ 12’ 3,000 - - 400 - - - -

5 CHESAPEAKE BALLROOM 143’ x 66’ 12’ 7,524 460 850 1,200 400 70 80 80

5A CHESAPEAKE BALLROOM I 55’ x 45’ 12’ 2,475 80 200 300 90 36 42 54

5B CHESAPEAKE BALLROOM II 66’ x 39’ 12’ 2,574 120 275 400 150 54 54 60

5C CHESAPEAKE BALLROOM III 55’ x 45’ 12’ 2,475 80 200 300 90 48 48 54

5AB CHESAPEAKE 121’ x 84’ 14’ 5,049 260 400 750 220 100 70 70BALLROOM I & II

5BC CHESAPEAKE 122’ x 84’ 14’ 5,049 270 550 750 200 100 70 -BALLROOM II & III

POTOMAC GALLERY 37’ x 101’ 14’ 2,838 - - 300 - - - -

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Chesapeake Gallery

Potomac Gallery

Potomac Terrace

Chesapeake Ballroom

Potomac

Third Floor

Second Floor

Sheraton Inner Harbor HotelBaltimore, Maryland

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SUNDAY6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Harborview Ballroom Opening Reception

MONDAY7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Chesapeake Ballroom Breakfast

8:30 a.m.–Noon Chesapeake Ballroom GENERAL SESSION

Welcome Randy Park, Chair UT DOT;

Matt DeLong, Co-Chair, MI DOT

Prayer/Color Guard Baltimore City Police Department Color Guard

Maryland Introduction Greg Slater, MDOT SHA Administrator

Maryland Welcome Pete Rahn, MDOT Secretary of

Transportation

AASHTO Welcome & Update Bud Wright, Executive

Director, AASHTO

FHWA Welcome & Update Greg Murrill, FHWA Maryland

Division Administrator and Gloria Shepherd, FHWA Associate

Administrator for Office of Planning, Environment and Realty

Featured Speaker Jen Croneberger, JLynne Consulting Group

10:20 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Chesapeake Gallery I & II AM Break

Noon–12:30 p.m. Chesapeake Gallery I & II Break

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Chesapeake Ballroom Lunch

1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Harborview Ballroom AASHTO Directors Meeting

Moderator: Matt DeLong, Michigan DOT

1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Loch Raven Room Maryland Local Project—Purple LineThe Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail line in Maryland that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery Coun-ty to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County, and will serve as a direct connection to the Metrorail Red, Green, and Orange Lines. Presenters will speak of chal-lenges and accomplishments of this project.

Moderator: Bill Jackson, Maryland DOT MTA

Speakers: Jeff Ensor, Maryland DOT MTA

Judy Freeland-Breckon, Maryland DOT MTA

Patrick Hager, RK&K

1:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Potomac Zoned and Unzoned Commercial AreasZoned industrial or commercial areas zoned for com-mercial or industrial use vs. unzoned commercial or industrial where areas are not zoned on which there is located one or more permanent structures devoted to a commercial or industrial activity.

Moderator: Barbara Wessinger, South Carolina DOT Speakers: Keith Melvin, South Carolina DOT

Roy Grasse, North Carolina DOT

2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Potomac Future Trends/TechnologiesThis session will include an overview of technology de-velopments in the out-of-home (OOH) media industry including key innovation and modernization tools and trends which support a projected advertising revenue increase for the OOH media in 2018.

Moderator: Barbara Wessinger, South Carolina DOT Speakers: Bill Ripp, Lamar Advertising Digital

Myron Laible, OAAA

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Chesapeake Gallery I & II PM Break

3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Loch Raven Room Fee Simple vs. Leased Fee/Design Build and the Appraisal ProcessA paper arising from last September’s Property Rights Symposium sponsored by the Appraisal Institute raises fundamental questions about the way we understand and define Fee Simple and Leased Fee. This session will highlight the rationale for those changes and the po-tential impact on valuation.

Moderator: Jeff Hoge, Tennessee DOT Speakers: Michael McCall, Virginia DOT

Russ Nelson, Georgia DOT

3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Chesapeake Ballroom III Utility Consultants MeetingThe Consultants’ Meeting will include a briefing by Vineeta Jayaram on activities of the UESI Utility Coordi-nating Committee. This will be followed by a panel dis-cussion by representatives from five major engineering companies that provide on Subsurface Utility Engineer-ing (SUE)—its past successes, current needs, challenges, and future goals.

Moderators: Tom Swafford, Utility Mapping Services, Inc. and

Paul Scott, Cardno Keynote Speaker: Vineeta Jayaram, CobbFendley Speakers: Phil Meis, USMI; Andrew Sylvest, SAM;

Scott Riddle, KCI; Ken Kerr, Inframap; Lawrence Arcand, Cardno

Agenda

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3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Harborview Ballroom Utility Directors MeetingThe Utility Directors Meeting is for the highest-rank-ing utility official from each state. This meeting is to: conduct committee business relating specifically relat-ing to the Utility Subcommittee such as selection/elec-tion of Subcommittee officers, Technical Council Chairs & Vice-Chairs; receive FHWA & AASHTO updates; and hear utility updates from the Membership.

Moderator: Nelson Smith, MDOT SHA Speakers: Julie Johnston, FHWA

Evan Rothblatt, AASHTO

3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Potomac Case LawHow well do you know outdoor advertising? Did these judges get it right? Welcome to “Two Truths and a Lie,” a voting game where OA managers use their knowledge to distinguish true judge statements from false ones. Can you spot the lie?

Moderator: Barbara Wessinger, South Carolina DOT Speaker: Andy Frohardt, Colorado Office of the Attorney General

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. World Trade Center Reception, offsite

TUESDAY7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Chesapeake Ballroom Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Harborview Ballroom ROW Directors Meeting

Moderator: Perry Johnston, Arkansas DOT Speakers: Dawn Horan, FHWA

Evan Rothblatt, AASHTO

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Chesapeake III FHWA Utility Program Review & Training UpdateFHWA will give an update on what is happening with utilities at a Federal level. The findings of the 2016 Na-tional Utility Program Review, and the steps FHWA is taking to address them will be discussed. This session will also have an in-depth discussion on utility agreements.

Moderator: Larry Ditty, Pennsylvania DOT Speakers: Julie Johnston, FHWA

Cesar Quirago, TRB

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Camden Effective Utility Data Collection and Utilization: GIS, SUE, AsBuiltThis session provides guidance for investigating and depicting existing subsurface utility infrastructure data as an engineering design task; classifying the source, positional reliability, conflict resolution of SUE data at a specific point in a utility investigation and providing

options for archiving as-built data within Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Moderator: Robert Martindale, Colorado DOT Speakers: Bill Jackson, Maryland DOT

Alana Spendlove, Utah DOT

Robert Martindale, Colorado DOT

Richard Manser, Utility Mapping Services, Inc.

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Loch Raven ROW Consultants Meeting

Moderator: Faith Roland, Contract Land Staff Speakers: James Braden, Pinnacle Consulting Group

Rose Wheeler, Texas DOT

Lora Gunter, Texas DOT

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Potomac Adapt or DieThe world is changing at unprecedented speeds. OAC practitioners are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape where maintaining the status quo can result in programmatic failure. This session explores the need to adopt new and more sustainable problem-solving approaches, while sharing some real-world examples of adaptive change in action.

Moderator: Rod McDaniels, Utah DOT Speakers: Anthony Lavato, Colorado DOT

Bob Heiser, Montana DOT

Rod McDaniels, Utah DOT

9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Chesapeake Gallery I & II AM Break

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Chesapeake III ROW Acquisition of Replacement Utility Easements

Moderator: Drew Gilmore, Ohio DOT Speakers: Matt Reynolds, Virginia DOT

Drew Gilmore, Ohio DOT

Jeff Hoge, Tennessee DOT

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Harborview Ballroom Upcoming NHI Utility Training Courses

Moderator: Eric Cimo, Delaware DOT Speaker: Cesar Quiroga, TRB

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Camden Complex Relocation Issues

Moderator: Perry Johnston, Arkansas DOT Speakers: Lisa Harrison, Pinnacle Consulting Group

Matt DeLong, Michigan DOT

Bob Merryman, O.R. Colan

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Potomac Sham Businesses & Sham AdvertisingWhether it’s location, structure type, or sign classifica-tion, property owners and advertisers get creative when

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it comes to complying (or not complying!) with the requirements of the Highway Beautification Act. Join us as we explore Sham Advertising in its many forms, a creative problem that requires creative solutions.

Moderator: Tim Hoesli, Illinois DOT Speakers: Joyce Musick, Missouri DOT

Jeff Ingram, Arkansas DOT

Roy Grasse, North Carolina DOT

Joi Singh, FHWA

11:30 a.m.–Noon Potomac NAHBA Business Meeting

Moderator: Melissa Staffeld, Michigan DOT

Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Potomac Alternative Uses of ROW–Small Cell/Outdoor Advertising

Moderator: Matt DeLong, Michigan DOT Speakers: Rod McDaniels, UT DOT

Michael Farn, JMT

Lenny Massotti, JMT

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Fort McHenry Tunnel Technical Tour: Fort McHenry Tunnel—Meet in Hotel lobby at 1:00 p.m. sharp—Identification is required.This two-part tour will consist of a presentation about the tunnel, followed by a walking tour of the Fan Sys-tem Room, Pump Room, and Switchgear Room.

WEDNESDAY7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Chesapeake Ballroom Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Harborview Ballroom ROW Technical Subcommittee

Moderator: Perry Johnston, Arkansas DOT

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Chesapeake III Obstruction Removal Notices and Delay Charges on ProjectsEach panel member will discuss the legal foundations in his/her state in allowing charges for delay claims and the process that must be followed.

Moderator: Heather Howe, Oregon DOT Speakers: Alana Spendlove, Utah DOT

Joe Shaw, Tennessee DOT

Heather Howe, Oregon DOT

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Camden New Utility Technologies: The Future of Broadband Services in MarylandBroadband expansion has become a major priority for both the state of Maryland and the Federal govern-

ment. Most networks rely on fixed wired service but lack the financial viability to succeed in less populated areas. Many current efforts focus on reducing installa-tion costs or innovative deployment. This session will feature a mix of government, non-profit and private representatives working to expand this networks.

Moderator: Nelson Smith, MDOT SHA Speakers: Charlotte Davis, Rural Maryland Council

Drew Von Dopp, Maryland Broadband Cooperative

Theresa Bethune, InfoPathways

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Potomac Directional Signs PanelDo you know the difference between a directional sign and an advertising sign? How does one approach evaluating the content of a directional sign? Can a phone number or website be allowed? Hear from a panel of OAC managers on their evaluation processes, the unique nature of these signs, and the hurdles that exist.

Moderator: Melissa Staffeld, Michigan DOT Speakers: Brooks Glasnapp, Iowa DOT

Keith Melvin, South Carolina DOT

Anthony Lavato, Colorado DOT

Melissa Staffeld, Michigan DOT

9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Chesapeake Gallery I & II AM Break

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Harborview Ballroom Developing the Skills of a Good Utility Coordinator

Moderator: Jennifer McCleve, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Speakers: Roy Sturgill, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Kenny Franklin, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

Natalie Parks, American Structurepoint, Inc.

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Chesapeake III Intersection of Surveying and Engineering: Utility Survey and Integrity of SUE

Moderator: Guy Rezendes, Massachusetts DOT Speakers: Jesse Cooper, HDR

Larry Ditty, Pennsylvania DOT

Renee Mayer, HDR

Charon Williams, Texas DOT

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Camden Early Acquisition vs. Advanced AcquisitionDuring this session, FHWA will compare and contrast the recently authorized early acquisition with advance acquisition. Ohio DOT will also share their experience with developing an early acquisition policy and reflect on their experience with it on projects.

Moderator: Rob White, Vermont AOT Speakers: Arnold Feldman, FHWA

Drew Gilmore, Ohio DOT

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10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Loch Raven II Update on Five FHWA Research Projects Dealing with ValuationStatus update on five FHWA research projects on valu-ation related topics including state of the practice on Option and Waiver Valuation Techniques, Appraisal Issue Identification and Resolutions, and Right of Way Cost Estimates, as well as conversion of the NHI Course “Appraisals for Federal Aid Highway Programs” to a web-based format.

Moderator: Jeff Hoge, Tennessee DOT Speakers: Kevin O’Grady, FHWA

Mike Jones, FHWA

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Potomac “Reeding” the SignsReed v. Town of Gilbert has complicated sign regu-lation. It is unclear whether the court was changing its criteria for reviewing commercial sign regulations. The mere act of evaluating sign content to determine applicable regulations may invoke strict scrutiny from courts. We will explore how to regulate signs in a worst-case scenario.

Moderator: Wendy Knox, Texas DOT Speakers: Ron Johnson, Texas DOT

Kerry Yokum, OAAA

Mark Falzone, Scenic America

Noon–1:00 p.m. Chesapeake Ballroom Awards Lunch

1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Harborview Ballroom Utility Technical SubcommitteesThis meeting is to receive updates from and partici-pate in: the Utility Project Scoping and Coordination Technical Council; the Utility Accommodation and Safety Technical Council; and the Utility Mapping, GIS & Information Management Technical Council.

Moderator: Nelson Smith, MDOT SHA Speakers: Larry Ditty, Pennsylvania DOT

Rob Martindale, Colorado DOT

Eric Cimo, Delaware DOT

1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Chesapeake III Property Management on Interstate Right of WayThis session will look at what some states are doing with their interstate right of way from a property management perspective.

Moderator: Rob Stapley, Montana DOT Speakers: Beverly West, Texas DOT

Stefan Zakaib, West Virginia DOT

1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Camden Relocation Peer ExchangeThis session will include three presentations from ex-perts in the relocation field. An open “ask the panel”

portion is also planned where the audience can ask about relocation challenges.

Moderator: Rob White, Vermont AOT Speakers: Lisa Barnes, O.R. Colan

Dawn Horan, FHWA

Gale Wagner, Tennessee DOT

1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Potomac Destroyed Nonconforming Signs/Removal of Illegal SignsAn interview session with questions relating to how certain situations may be handled in regards to de-stroyed nonconforming signs and the removal of Il-legal signs. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel, and answers can lead to open discussion.

Moderator: Rob Jessee, Florida DOT Speakers: Wendy Knox, Texas DOT

Brooks Glasnapp, Iowa DOT

3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Harborview Ballroom TRB Standing Committee on Utilities (AFB70)

Moderator: Cesar Quiroga, TRB

3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Chesapeake III Valuation of HOA’s, Innovations in Records Management, and Emergency Right of Way AcquisitionsA series of presentations about innovative techniques regarding the valuation of HOA’s, tracking current land inventory, and acquiring right of way under emergency conditions.

Moderator: Rob Stapley, Montana DOT Speakers: William Caffrey, MDOT SHA

Jeff Hoge, Tennessee DOT

Drew Gilmore, Ohio DOT

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Camden Right of Way Certifications in Design Build and Public Private Partnership Projects

Moderator: Randy Park, Utah DOT Speakers: Matt DeLong, Michigan DOT

Michelle Palicka, FHWA

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Potomac OAC Technical Subcommittee Deliverables

Moderator: Jim Spalla, Florida DOT Speakers: Barbara Wessinger, South Carolina DOT

Rob Jessee, Florida DOT

Melissa Staffeld, Michigan DOT

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Spirit of Baltimore Dinner, offsite

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THURSDAY7:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. Harborview Ballroom Breakfast

8:00 p.m.–Noon Chesapeake Ballroom I & II CLOSING SESSION

Closing Remarks Randy Park, Chair, Utah DOT

Matt DeLong, Co-Chair, Michigan DOT

Melissa Staffeld, NAHBA Chair, Michigan DOT

Featured Speaker Emily Schmidt, Speaki2i

Maryland Handoff to TN DOT Olu Okunola, MDOT SHA

Nelson Smith, MDOT SHA

Noon Meeting Adjourns

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Potomac OAC 101: Regulations Can Make Your Head Spin! What You Should Know About Outdoor Advertising Control

Workshop participants will have an increased knowl-edge and understanding of the Highway Beautifica-tion Program, their role, and the role of others that will include interactive discussions that highlight some of the following issues: Enforcement Issues and Solu-tions Emerging challenges for the OAC regulator Relo-cation Procedures.

Moderator: Clyde Johnson, Clyde B. Johnson Consultant

Services Inc.

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Chesapeake Ballroom III ROW FHWA Training: An Overview of the Federal Land Transfer ProcessFederal Land Transfers can be a mysterious process! Join our training to learn the statutory and regulatory requirements for the Federal Land Transfer process, description of the steps that need to be taken and the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved.

Moderators: Carolyn James, FHWA

Dave Leighow, FHWA

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