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Expert Witness Testimony Project List

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE PLANS / IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCES / SMA / SEPA

• Algona Comprehensive Plan | SMA Master Plan | CAO | GMA - SEPA | Development Regulations – Algona, WA
• Algona SEPA Ordinance - Algona, WA
• Brier Land Use Regulations - Brier, WA
• Brier Buildable Lands, SAO & SMA - Brier, WA - 2006
• Beaux Arts Development Regulations and Ordinances - Beaux Arts, WA - 1997
• DuPont Comprehensive Plan / Land Use Regulations - DuPont, WA
• Gold Bar GMA Comprehensive Plan - Gold Bar, WA - 1995
• Gold Bar GMA Sensitive Areas Ordinances & Environmental Review - Gold Bar, WA
• Kenai Comprehensive Plan - Kenai, AK
• Kenai Zoning Code/Subdivision Ordinances - Kenai, AK
• Medina Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Revisions - Medina, WA
• Okanogan Zoning, Shorelines, SEPA, Subdivision and Sensitive Areas Ordinances, and EIS - Okanogan County, WA - 1989
• Schaake Property - Ellensburg SubArea Plan Study - Ellensburg, WA - 1998
• Snoqualmie Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Code & Shorelines Program - Snoqualmie, WA - 1982
• Snoqualmie Ridge Subarea Plan - Snoqualmie, WA - 1992
• South Bellevue Subarea Plan - Bellevue, WA
• Thurston Highlands Subarea Plan - Yelm, WA - 2011
• Yarrow Point Development Regulations and Ordinances - Yarrow Point, WA - 2000

 

LAND USE / SEPA / NEPA / SHORELINES CASES

• Abraham Pentecostal Church - CUP & SEPA Appeals - Renton - 1994
• Anderson, Bruce v. City of Kent - Design Guidelines - 1997
• Bank of California - Highest and Best Use - Blake and Associates
• Boeing Corporation Headquarters - EIS - SEPA Appeals – Renton, WA - 1987
• Cammack Orchards I & II - Douglas County SEPA - Court of Appeals
• Des Moines - Adult Theater Ordinance – Des Moines, WA - 1984
• Early Winters - SEPA Appeals - Okanogan County Ordinances Updates and EIS's - State and Federal Courts - 1987+
• Fryelands EIS - Appeal – Monroe, WA - 1991
• Gardens SEPA Appeal - King County - 1993
• Hon's Entertainment v. King County - (Adult Theater Ordinance) - 1993
• Kent East Hill Plaza (Target) - Rezone and EIS Appeals - 1986
• Lee Plaza - EIS Appeals – Seattle, WA - 1989
• Meeker Square - H&BU - Land Use Appeals - Martin Smith – Kent, WA - 1995
• Montery Terrace - Rezone and EIS Appeal – Renton, WA - 1986
• Okanogan County Land Use Regulation/ Wildlife Plan EIS - 1990
• Olson's Grocery Northgate - Design/ SEPA/ Wetland Mitigation/ Appeal – Seattle, WA - 1993
• Oosterwylc Park Place - EIS Appeal – Seattle, WA - 1988
• Palmer Groth & Pietka - Highest & Best Use Washington DNR Holdings - 1998
• Pigeon Point - FEIS Appeal – Seattle, WA - 1984
• Pioneer Human Services - MUP Appeal – Seattle, WA - 1993
• Rainier Terrace - FEIS - SEPA Appeal (Murray Franklin) – Newcastle, WA - 1983
• Rivera & Green - Gravel Pit EIS - Jones Road - King County Appeal - 1988
• Safeway W-557 - SEPA Appeals – East Bellevue, WA - 1985
• Spanaway K-Mart - SEPA Appeal – Spanaway, WA - 1982
• Sumas Mountain ORV Trail Plan EIS - Resident Appeals - 1985
• Trammel Crow - EIS Addendum and Appeals – Redmond, WA - 1997
• Wal-Mart Oak Harbor - Rezone Annexation/ SEPA Appeals - DOWL - Oak Harbor, WA - 1992
• Yakima Sun Dome - FEIS Appeals – Yakima, WA - 1988
• Yamamoto Rezone – Fife, WA - 1991

 

LAND ECONOMICS/CONDEMNATIONS

• Abicht Condemnation Pierce Co. H&BU - 2002
• Acton Const. Emerald Heights Take /Feasibility - Graham & Dunn, L. Smith, Attorney - 2006
• Alberg - Carnation BPA Take- McElroy Law Firm - 2004
• Bareither - Snohomish Co. - Condemnation, Short Cressman Burgess, Attorneys - 1997
• Beck - Canyon Road H&BU - Pierce Co. - R. Pierson - 2002
• Bennett Condemnation – Tumwater, WA - 2002
• Betz Wineries- Feasibility - 2003
• Blethen, William - Meydenbauer Bay - Bellevue - Tax Appeal - D. Spencer -2001
• Bruya, E. Monorail Taking Impact Kevin Roberts, Aty - 2005
• Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad - Litigation Bullivant Houser Bailey, Portland, OR - 2000
• Carosino - ST Take - Bridge Impact Analysis - 2005
• Chen, L. -- Monorail Take- D. Dunphy Aty - 2004
• Chotzen - Starbucks MLK - Cost to Cure - R. Pierson, Atty - 2005
• Churchill - I - 405 Take H&BU - L. Studebaker , Aty - 2005
• Coe, G. Kittitas Co. - Tax Donation/H&BU - 2006
• Coe - Lk. Forest Pk. WSDOT Take - H&BU/Prob Use - 2005
• Dally, D. - Seattle Sound Transit Take - 2004
• Davis and Tisdale - Issaquah Highlands - Road Condemnation - M. Rogers, J. Fitzgerald, Attys. - 2000
• Diamond & Republic Parking, et.al. - Seattle Convention Center Condemnations Mundy & Associates - 1999
• Dickey, C. - Tukwila SEBCO/ST Taking - D. Dunphy Atty - 2005
• DINA Corporation - 2nd & Virginia - Highest & Best Use, Mediation - Diamond/ Foreman - 2000
• DNR - Kitsap Co. 20 Ac. Tracts H&BU - 2004
• Dollar Rent-A-Car - SeaTac Condemnation - 2002
• Earth Justice Canyon Club - Expert Witness - H&BU, Master Plan Alternatives – Jackson, WY - 2002
• Eastey ST Taking (MLK Condemnation) R.Pierson, Aty - 2003
• Easty, P. - Metro Pipeline Impact - 2005
• ELSCA - Expert Witness/Cost of Trail - P.Eglick, Atty - 2002
• Gilbert Thurston Co. Impact Fees - S. Mackie, Aty. - 1999
• Gillian Family - Lynnwood - Tax Appeal J. Dore, Aty. - 1999
• Grace Church ST Take - Parking - R. Pierson, Atty - 2004
• Hand, B. Tukwila Trailer Park Alternative Uses - 2004
• Happy Valley (King County) Scott Smith, Attorney - Mediation Settlement - 2004
• Happy Valley - Sahallee Wy Road Widening S. Smith, Atty- 2003
• Hoang ST Take MLK Jr Way - 2005
• Hoefer - Seattle Monrail v. Sinking Ship Garage - 2005
• Hom et.al. (SeaTac Airport Condemnation) - 8 properties - Rogers & Hurley, Attys. - 1998
• J. Campbell Estate - King County Condemn. - 1999
• Jack’s Auto ST Take - H&BU - R. Pierson, Atty - 2004
• K-Mart Yakima - Road Taking - Graham & Dunn, Larry Smith, Attorney - 2006
• Kennedy H&BU - Alan Pope, Appraiser - 2006
• Kentwood Plaza - Titus Condemnation - 2003
• Kilroy Industries - SeaTac Office Park - Moratorium/ Dev. Guidelines - D. Reynolds, Atty. 1998-1999
• Klein, E - Blaine Airport Taking H&BU - R. Pierson, Atty - 2006
• Lago de Plata H&BU (Road Widening) - 2004
• Larson WS DOT Taking MPU & H&BU - 2002
• Legacy Partners c/o Scott Wallace Blvu. ST Condemn. - 2003
• Malk Seattle - Sound Transit Take - D. Dunphy, Aty - 2006
• Malkasian - Sequim (DOT Take) Aty: Langenbach - 1997
• Marsh Chiropractic KCFD Taking H&BU - R. Pierson, Atty - 2004
• Master Builders Assoc. - School Impact Fee Analysis - 2004
• MBA Don Davis - Various Cities Pub. Cost to Dev. - 2005
• McElroy - Franklin Co Exp. Wit. Mineral Rights/Tax - 2005
• Mercerwood Shore Club - Tax Appeal - 2004
• Merlino - Bellevue Condemn. M. Rogers, Attorney - 1999
• Miller - PetCo Building Monorail Take S. Smith, Atty - 2004
• Motel 6 - SeaTac Condemnation - A. Gibbons Appr. - 2002
• Nelson Fam. - Redmond - SR 202 Taking/MPU - 2006
• Nelson, M. - Tacoma Net Yield Analysis - 2005
• Parker, R. Seattle Taking Impact - 2004
• PGP Auburn/Gas Pipeline Easement - 2004
• PGP - Brickyard Feasibility/MPU - 2005
• PGP Valuation - 80 Acre - Juanita - for WS DNR - Highest & Best Use - 2001
• PGP Valuation - Seattle Greenbelt - 2002
• PGP Valuation - Tri-Cities DNR Sites- Appraisal/ Development Options - 2002
• Pittmon, Seattle Sound Transit Take - Richard Pierson, Attorney - Mediation/Settlement - 2004
• Port of Seattle (client) v. All American Homes- Condemnation- Graham & Dunn, Attorneys - 2002
• Power, Vic - Okanogan Co. Take - R. Price, Atty - 2004
• Premier Design v. NW Cascade - Land Dev. - 2002
• Raab, G. - SR 202 Take - R. Pierson Aty - 2004
• Renski, C. - Seattle ST Take/ MPU - D. Dunphy, Aty - 2006
• Rhodes, D. Federal Way Taking Impact - 2006
• Rocinante Family Trust Fed. Wy. Parking Lot Take - 2002
• Saddle Mountain v. Joshi - Sand/Gravel Valuation - 2006
• Sargent, Gary - WS DOT – I-90 Interchange - Issaquah - R. Hill, Attorney - 2002
• Sawyer - Canyon Road H&BU- Pierce Co. - 2002
• Sayani - Westmark v. City of Buien - J. Groen, Atty - 2004
• Schaake Property - H&BU, Master Plan - Bill Mundy, MAI (Ellensburg Approved) – Ellensburg, WA - 1998
• Scheiber, Glen -- Feas. & Permit Appl. - 2003
• Scandia Business Park v. Zipper Zeman - 2003
• Seattle Monorail vs. Various Property Owners - 2004
• Seattle School District - Condemnation - 1998
• Seattle Tennis Club Tax Appeal - D. Spencer, Atty - 2004
• Sound Heating - Pierce County Public Works Taking D. Pierson, Attorney - 2000
• Sound Transit v. Eastey Family (8 properties) - 2004
• Sound Transit v. Sebco/Jay Ayers - Taking/H&BU - 2004
• Stewart (Agricultural District) v. King County - Negotiation Elaine Stewart, Graham & Dunn - 2004
• Stockpot - King Co./Brightwater Mitigation C. Maduell, Atty - 2004
• Swauk Creek Ranch Kittitas County, 4000 Acres- H&BU- Tax Donation- Mundy & Associates - 2002
• Third Ave South Group/Filson Monorail Take R.Hoefer, Appr. - 2003
• Titus Covington Condemnation - 2005
• Torrance v. King County (Kent Valley) E. Spencer, Attorney, Graham & Dunn - 1999
• Transnation v. Reid Brian Lawler, Aty. - 2004
• Turple, E. - SR 202 Take - R. Pierson Aty - 2004
• Verizon - Mt. Vernon Overpass Take - 2004
• Weatherwax Farms, Inc. - Elk Run, Co. - 2002
• Westward Mobile Home Park - ST take J. Dore, Aty - 2005
• Wick, D. - WA DNR Bothell - 26 Ac. Site - 2005
• U. S. Bank Turners Corner Snohomish Co. Hwy Take – 2006

 

LAND USE / FEASIBILITY / PERMITS

Recreational/Residential Mix

• Okanogan County - Development Ordinances - for Early Winters - 1987

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Residential / Mixed Use

• Somerset House - Century Construction - Capitol Hill (First Supreme Court Case of SEPA)

 

 

 

 

 

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