Getting into the Middle HB 1110 Implementation

Session 2D | Wednesday | 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM (PT)

About the Session

In 2023, the State Legislature adopted House Bill 1110, requiring the state's largest cities to allow up to six units per lot. We have a state model ordinance and local codes to allow middle housing, but there are some new updates and some local decisions to be made. Learn about new guidance from Commerce and how local governments are tackling this new requirement. You will learn about local options for complying with the new law if local laws are substantially similar, or need a timeline extension due to lack of infrastructure or risk of displacement. Also learn about adjacent issues such as infrastructure planning, or waste pickup, and how to address parking in areas where on street parking may not be safe. This session will also address the bill's interaction with ADU laws, co-living, unit lot subdivisions/condos, and proportional impact fees. The session will also include case studies from Washington cities implementing middle housing: What are some key issues and decisions facing these cities and how are they responding?

About the Moderator

David Osaki, AICP

Washington State Department of Commerce

David Osaki is the Middle Housing Lead with the Washington State Department of Commerce. He has 35 years of local government experience and served as Community Development Director for several central Puget Sound cities including Fife, Monroe, and Mukilteo overseeing functions such as planning, zoning, building, and human services. David has a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's degree in urban planning from the University of Washington. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

About the Speakers

Ian Crozier, AICP

Associate Planner, MAKERS

Ian Crozier works with local governments around the state as a planner with MAKERS architecture and urban design. He is passionate about zoning and housing reform, equitable community and youth engagement, and sustainable cities. He is a 2017 graduate of UW's Master of Urban Planning program and was fortunate to receive a Valle scholarship to pursue four months of independent study of vernacular multifamily housing types in Copenhagen. Prior to pursuing planning Ian served in the Peace Corps in Paraguay. He grew up on Vashon Island, WA.

Elise Keim, AICP

Planning Manager, City of Shoreline Washington

Elise leads the City of Shoreline's planning team overseeing long-range planning efforts as well as implementation of the development code. Elise has been in a public sector planner since 2017 with work experience in several Western Washington jurisdictions on a variety of topics. While at Shoreline her focus has been on increasing housing supply and variety in the city.

Cameron McKinnon

Co-Founder and Partner, Confluence Development, LLC

Cameron McKinnon is a co-founder of Confluence Development, LLC where he oversees all acquisitions, entitlements, and financing for the company’s development projects. Confluence is a Seattle based residential real estate development firm which focuses on infill developments of for-sale housing in the Greater Seattle area. With a career exclusively focused in the for-sale housing industry, Cameron has operated in numerous jurisdictions throughout King and Snohomish Counties where he has been in involved in the development and construction of hundreds of homes and residential lots. Cameron holds dual degrees in Finance and Accounting from the University of Denver. He served on Board of Directors for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties for 5-years and also served as Board President in 2022. Additionally, Cameron previously served on the Board of the Young Leaders Group for ULI Northwest.

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