CITY OF BLAINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Project Name: Semiahmoo Park Sewer System Upgrades and Information Kiosk. File No. 2026035. Applicant: Brandon Stolzenburg Whatcom County Parks and Recreation 3373 Mount Baker Highway Bellingham, WA 98226. Application Date: April 20, 2026 Date Complete: May 18, 2026 Notice Date: May 27, 2026. Project Location: Semiahmoo Park, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Proposal: Upgrade the Semiahmoo Park sewer system and install an information kiosk. Details: Abandon existing sewer holding tank underneath restroom building, install new 1,200-gallon pump tank NE of building with dual pump system and wall-mounted external control panel; install new 9' tall by 9' wide park information kiosk near parking lot sidewalk. The submitted application documents and supplemental materials are on file for public review in the Community Development Services Department during regular business hours and on the City's website at https://www.cityofblaine.com/2238/Semiahmoo-Park-2026. Required permits/approvals: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, building permit may be required. Required Studies: None noted. Environmental Review: SEPA exempt, WAC 197-11-800(2)(c) public signs, WAC 197-11-800(2)(e) grading, filling, excavation, and landfill, WAC 197-11-800(2)(h) impervious storage tanks, and WAC 197-11-800(23)(b) sewer facilities. Public Comments: Written comments for this formal comment period must be submitted between 8:30 AM Wednesday May 27 2026 and 4:30 PM Friday June 26 2026. Advanced testimony is accepted and strongly encouraged by sending comments to: Community Development Services Department, Attn: Alex Wenger, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine WA 98230; Email CDScomments@cityofblaine.com with the proposal name (Semiahmoo Park) in the subject line; or Fax (360) 332-8330. Anyone wishing to testify during the public hearing can find details at https://www.cityofblaine.com/1074/Hearing-Examiner. A Public Hearing is required for this project. The date for the Public Hearing has not been set at this time. A separate Notice of Public Hearing will be provided pursuant to Section 17.06.110 of Blaine Municipal Code (BMC). The meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. A link will be made available at https://www.cityofblaine.com/322/Notice-of-Public-Hearing and the project webpage in advance of the meeting. Final Decision: 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 Parties of Record and to persons requesting a copy in writing. Appeals: The Final Decision is appealable as set forth in section 17.81.080 of Blaine Municipal Code. Staff Contact: Mike Beck, AICP, Senior Planner City of Blaine, CDS Dept. 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000 Blaine, Washington 98230 Phone (360) 332-8311, e-mail to cdscomments@cityofblaine.com IPL0343526 May 27 2026