WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON DECEMBER 29, 2025. File: SEPA2024-00073 Project Description: Construction of a driveway to access a future homesite. Clearing and grading for homesite area and installation of septic system. Proposal includes conversion of 1 acre of forestland to residential use for the homesite. Driveway construction proposes direct fill of a Class IV wetland with mitigation measures. Proponent: Kurt Vander Griend Address and Parcel #: 2943 Mt Baker Highway / 3804051903560000 Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: R5A, RF 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 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0298030 Dec 14 2025