NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BLAINE HEARING EXAMINER Project Name: Valvoline Conditional Use. Hearing Time & Place: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The hearing will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 260 612 354 15 Passcode: J7UT6cq3. Project Location: 823 Grant Avenue, Lot 4 of the Specific General Binding Site Plan, Parcel No. 4001063655240000. Proposal: A 1,462 sq ft Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility. The full public record is available through the Community Development Services Department. The staff report and related information will be available on the city website: https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/2213/Valvoline-Oil-Change. Written comments must be received between 8:30 AM, February 19, 2026, and 4:30 PM, March 2, 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 (Valvoline) 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.ci.blaine.wa.us/1074/Hearing-Examiner. Contact: Mike Beck AICP, Senior Planner, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230 (360)332-8311 ext. 2002. Notification date: February 18, 2026. A Final Decision on the proposal will be made by the City of Blaine Hearing Examiner. A Notice of Final Decision will be sent to the Parties of Record. Appeals: The Final Decision shall be final and conclusive unless a timely judicial appeal is filed with the superior court of Whatcom County pursuant to BMC 17.06.190. 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. IPL0315034 Feb 18 2026