WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that on October 8, 2025, Jay Irwin applied for a Major Variance under case number VAR-MAJ2025-00005 to construct a 2,752 square foot single family residence and an 872 square foot driveway, parking area, and sidewalk using the Major Variance for critical areas process pursuant to WCC 22.05.024 and WCC 16.16.273. A total of approximately 3,978 square feet of new impervious surface is proposed. The project requires a major variance due to unavoidable impacts to wetland buffers per WCC Title 16. The subject parcel is approximately 1.5 acres in size and is proposed to be served by Whatcom County Water District #2 and on-site septic, with access proposed from Irving Way. The application was determined complete on November 4, 2025, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 1430 Irving Way & Ø Howard Ave, within Section 16, Township 38N, Range 02E of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 3802163612350000 & 3802163502350000. 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 McKenna Thompson at the above address or at Mthompso@whatcomcounty.us within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by December 2, 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. IPL0289831 Nov 16 2025