WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA NOTICE OF APPLICATION & OPTIONAL MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 File: SEPA2025-00045 Project Description: The applicant is requesting land use approval to authorize a two lot Agricultural Short Plat pursuant to WCC 21.04.180. The property is approximately 38 acres in size and contains an existing residence, an existing shed and an existing barn. The existing residence is served by an on-site septic system, River Rd Water Association, and has existing access via Ferndale Rd. The subdivision will separate the existing house onto a 1-acre parcel, with the barn remaining on the agriculture parcel. Proponent: Heather Mussard Address and Parcel #: 5059 Ferndale Rd, APN 3902314481940000 Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: AG Comp Plan: Agriculture Shoreline Jurisdiction: Lummi River 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. IPL0263904 Aug 17 2025