CITY OF BLAINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT and CRITICAL AREA REVIEW Project Name: 1265 Runge Ave Shoreline Mitigation. File Nos. 2026033, 2026034. Applicant: Christine McMann 1265 Runge Ave Blaine WA 98230. Application Date: May 18, 2026 Date Complete: May 21, 2026 Notice Date: May 27, 2026. Project Location: 1265 Runge Ave, Parcel 4001073623950000. Proposal: Shoreline mitigation work. A series of concrete stairs, landscape beds, retaining walls and patio landing were constructed adjacent to Drayton Harbor without permits or authorization. Project activities are within the shoreline jurisdiction. 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/2239/1265-Runge-Ave-Shoreline-Mitigation. Required permits/approvals: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Critical Areas Review. SEPA checklist. JARPA - USACE and DNR HPA permits may be required. Required Studies: Critical Areas detailed study with mitigation plan. Environmental Review: SEPA will be required -70 sq. ft. of work occurred below OHWM. Public Comment: Written comments for this formal comment period must be submitted between 8:30 AM Wednesday May 27 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 (1265 Runge) in the subject line; or Fax (360) 332-8330. Anyone wishing to testify during the public hearing can find details at https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/1074/Hearing-Examiner. A Public Hearing is required. 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. The meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. A link will be made available at https://ci.blaine.wa.us/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, email cdscomments@cityofblaine.com. IPL0343524 May 27 2026