WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MINOR VARIANCE REQUEST Notice is hereby given that on January 22, 2026, Leslie & Tabatha Thorpe applied for a Minor Variance under case number (VAR-MIN2026-00001) to construct a single-family residence. Due to proximity to critical areas the proposal requires minor variance review pursuant to the Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance WCC 16.16.273(b). The application was determined complete on March 9, 2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The subject property is located at 5071 Drayton Harbor Rd, within Section 13, Township 40, Range 1 West of W.M. Assessor's parcel number(s): 405113292320. 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 SMcdanie@co.whatcom.wa.us, within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by March 30, 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. IPL0321079 Mar 15 2026