WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA THRESHOLD OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON JULY 14, 2025. File: SEPA2025-00018 Project Description: The Bear Creek Open Space Trail project will improve public access for low impact recreational use. Development includes maintenance of 2,500 linear feet of existing gravel trails with limestone top course, new parking lot, trailhead, wildlife viewing areas, and an additional 1,500 linear feet of gravel and boardwalk trails. New trails will include 6-foot and 8-foot wide gravel sections with 1-foot gravel shoulders, and 10-foot wide boardwalk sections with minimal excavation diamond pier construction. The paved parking lot will include spaces for up to eleven vehicles. The trail head will consist of a small kiosk with site information including park rules and trail information. Compensatory mitigation and restoration will occur on-site. Proponent: City of Bellingham, Paul Knippel Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Address and Parcel #: Northwest Drive / 380202150361; 380202333346; 380202439365 Zoning: Rural Comp Plan: Rural Shoreline Jurisdiction: N/A ANY PERSON OR AGENCY MAY APPEAL THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH WAC 197-11 BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0249628 Jun 29 2025