WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE APPROVAL Notice is hereby given that on 6/30/2025, Alan Shurman applied for an Administrative Use Approval under case number ADM2025-00015 to authorize the conversion of living space within a detached shop into a permanent Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) pursuant to WCC 20.36.132. The property is approximately 6.44 acres in size and contains an existing residence, an existing shop, and an existing barn. The existing shop has living space within, which will be converted to the permanent detached accessory dwelling unit. The proposed DADU is served by an on-site septic system, rainwater catchment system, and has existing access via Galbraith Ln. The application was determined complete on 8/13/2025, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 1680 Galbraith Ln, within Section 15, Township 37 N, Range 03 E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number: 3703150344850000. The application will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning and Critical Areas Ordinances, as well as reviews by Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (Fire Marshal's Office, Natural Resources and Planning), Public Works Engineering and Health Department. The file and supporting documents may be reviewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Rhys Butt, the above address or at rbutt@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by 9/1/2025. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. In addition, any person wishing to receive personal notice of any decisions or hearings must notify the department to receive such notice. IPL0263907 Aug 17 2025