WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A LAND FILL AND GRADE PERMIT AND INTENT TO ISSUE A SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Notice is hereby given that on December 23, 2026, Peter Jackson applied for a SEPA Checklist under case number SEPA2025-00072 and on January 13, 2026 applied for a Land Fill and Grade Permit under LFG2026-00004 to install a hybrid shoreline stabilization project to address erosion and slope stability concerns between the home and Beaver Creek. Element Solutions has provided a geotechnical evaluation and slope repair design. The design includes both biotechnical and hard shore armoring. To implement the project, minor grading of the south bank of Beaver Creek and excavation of a small portion of the channel will be required. Following grading and excavation, heavy duty Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) and rip rap will be installed to armor the bank. The upper slopes will be covered with RECP followed by hydroseeding and installation of plantings. The applications was determined complete on January 23, 2026. The project site is located at 14 Sunnyside Lane, within Section 1, Township 37, Range 3E of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 370301376203. The project will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance and Title 24, Title 22, Title 21, Title 20, Title 17, Title 16, International Building Code (IBC), Title 12, Whatcom County Development Standards, Washington State Stormwater Manual and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) as applicable. Mitigation may be required pursuant to these ordinances. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services has reviewed the proposal for probable adverse impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project pursuant to the Optional DNS process per WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA or at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/2914/Public-Notice. Any person may submit written comments to Michael Kershner at the above address or at mkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14-days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by February 18, 2026. 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. IPL0310079 Feb 4 2026