NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BLAINE HEARING EXAMINER Project: Marine Drive Bulkhead Replacement Permit No: 2026011 Hearing Date & Time: 10:00 AM June 17, 2026. The meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 279 806 874 345 148 Passcode: vY9iy32q Purpose: Hearing to consider a proposal by the Port of Bellingham for a shoreline substantial development permit with conditional use authorization to repair and replace the existing timber bulkhead along the south side of the Marine Drive jetty between Starfish Pier and Jorgensen Pier. The project will install a new sheet pile bulkhead running along the south side of the jetty, underneath Jorgensen Pier, then wrap around the western jetty corner to prevent erosion. The overwater structure will be replaced or repaired to maintain public access to the pier from Marine Drive, and the portion of Marine Drive atop the jetty will be reconstructed and improved. The submitted application documents and supplemental materials are on file for public review in the Community Development Services Department during regular business hours and on the project website at https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/2223/14950/Port-Bulkhead-Replacement. Project Location: Marine Drive jetty. 48.992222 N 122.765556 W. Available Information: The full public record is available through the Community Development Services Department. The staff report and related information will be available on the project website. Written testimony: Written comments must be received between 8:30 AM, June 7, 2026 and 4:30 PM, June 16, 2026 to be made available to the Hearing Examiner and parties of record prior to the hearing. Advanced testimony by mail, email and fax is accepted and encouraged by sending comments to: Community Development Services Department, Attn: Mike Beck, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine WA 98230; Email cdscomments@cityofblaine.com with the proposal name (Bulkhead) in the subject line; or Fax (360) 332-8330. You may also provide testimony at the public hearing. Anyone wishing to testify during the public hearing can find details at https://www.cityofblaine.com/1074/Hearing-Examiner Contact: Mike Beck AICP, Senior Planner, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230 (360)332-8311 ext. 2002. Final Decision: A Final Decision will be made by the Department of Ecology based on the hearing record. A Notice of Final Decision will be sent to the Parties of Record. Appeals: The Final Decision is appealable as set forth in section 17.81.080 of Blaine Municipal Code. If you require a special accommodation during your attendance at any public meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office (360) 332-8311 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date you will be attending. IPL0347184 Jun 7 2026