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 DECEMBER 10, 2025. File: SEPA2025-00063 Project Description: Develop new upper driveway section to access future building sites. Trench in water and power along driveway. Install storm water dispersion trenches, flow control BMPs, and other required measures. Install septic system. Install driveway surfacing. Wetland delineation and mitigation plan provided for impacts to wetland/stream buffers. Proponent: Torrey Burke-Weeks Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Address and Parcel #: 1527 Emerald Lake Way / 3803153554600000 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. IPL0293829 Nov 26 2025