WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MINOR VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that on December 23, 2025, Robert Helvey applied for a Minor Variance under case number VAR-MIN2025-00002 to construct a new attached 1,200 square foot garage. The project requires minor variance review pursuant to WCC 16.16.273(b). The application was determined complete on February 11, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 7625 Songbird Ln., within Section 33, Township 40, Range 01 East of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 400133423417. The application will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning and Critical Areas Ordinances, as well as reviews by Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (Fire Marshal's Office, Natural Resources and Planning), Public Works Engineering and Health Department. The file and supporting documents may be reviewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Sam McDaniel, the above address or at Smcdani@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by March 9, 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. IPL0315900 Feb 22 2026