LEGALS- March 29, 2023

FERNDALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a notice of violation. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link to the hearing by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a hybrid Public Hearing by the Hearing Examiner beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/hearings then click on Attend Latest Hearing Examiner Meeting (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1-253-220-4085 and entering conference ID: 594 467 612#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting.
DATE OF NOTICE:
March 29, 2023
APPLICANT: Aaron 1 LLC (Larry Campbell)
APPLICANT’S AGENT: Timothy Lehr, Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S.
APPLICATION NUMBER:
23001-APL
PROJECT LOCATION:
5600 Barrett Rd Ferndale WA 98248 (Parcel Address)
Parcel No. 390228 095350 0000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Appellant is appealing a Notice of Violation issued on December 27, 2022, for code violations involving ditching in critical areas and land disturbance without a permit.
CONTACT:
Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Public Comment: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2367

Published March 29, 2023

Public Notice: City of Ferndale now Accepting Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications

As required by the Ferndale Municipal Code 18.12.280, the City of Ferndale is providing public notice of the availability of applications for amendment or revision to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Completed amendments, with associated fees, must be received by the City no later than the close of business Monday, May 1, 2023.
All applications shall be submitted on such forms as provided by the City, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Forms are available online at https://ci-ferndale-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/DocumentsView or may be requested by sending an email to [email protected]. Complete applications must be submitted online at www.cityofferndale.org/permits. If you have any questions please contact Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director, at (360) 685-2367 or at [email protected].

Published March 29, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendments described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 871 865 324#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: March 29, 2023
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide,
within the City of Ferndale FEMA special flood area. Visit https://gisportal.cityofferndale.org/mapviewer/ select Shoreline Master Program and then FEMA 2019 Special Flood Area, to view the area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to amend Ferndale Municipal Code section 15.24.270(A) to require the lowest floor of new construction and substantially improved residential structure to be elevated at least two (2) feet above base flood elevation (BFE). This is an increase from one (1) foot above BFE. The City is also proposes changes to add definitions and clarify development standards within the chapter.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation of approval of the zoning text amendment from the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
March 29, 2023 – April 12, 2023
CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Public Comment: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2367

Published March 29, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendment described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 871 865 324#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: March 29, 2023
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide (multiple zones)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to amend Chapter 18.48 of the Ferndale Municipal Code (FMC) to extend the timelines for when permits must be obtained and when construction must be complete for the Downtown Catalyst Incentive program.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation of approval of the zoning text amendment from the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
March 29, 2023 – April 12, 2023
CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Public Comment: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2367

Published March 29, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendments described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 871 865 324#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: March 29, 2023
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The city proposes revising the existing Cottage Housing Development and Design Standards, Ferndale Municipal Code Chapter 18.30. The code will be updated to revise any dated references and remove unnecessary barriers to accommodate a range of housing options including provisions to incentivize affordable housing.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation of approval of the zoning text amendment from the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
March 29, 2023 – April 12, 2023
CONTACT:
Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Public Comments: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2367
City Hall: 2095 Main Street – second floor

Published March 29, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendments described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 871 865 324#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: March 29, 2023
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes revisions to the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations. Ferndale Municipal Code 18.69 would be modified to provide density blending in split-zoned residential projects, revise the live/work section, revise setbacks, and include density bonuses for affordable housing projects.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The City of Ferndale requests approval of amendments to the Ferndale Municipal Code.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
March 29, 2023 – April 12, 2023
CONTACT:
Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director
Public Comments: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2367
City Hall: 2095 Main Street – second floor

Published March 29, 2023

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estates of
INGEBORG LYDIA ERIKA PAULUS, Deceased.
NO. 23-4-00241-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
JUDGE: DAVID E. FREEMAN
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 03/22/23
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Thomas J. Paulus
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746
Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC
306 N. Commercial St., Suite B
Bellingham, WA 98225

Published March 22, 29 & April 5, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of MARGARET BETTY TORONTO, Deceased.
Cause No. 23-4-00249-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: March 22, 2023
Administrator: JAMES LUCAS
Attorney for Administrator: Graham E. Buchanan, WSBA #52603
Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212

Published March 22, 29 & April 5, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE F. HARRISON, Deceased.
Cause No. 23-4-00258-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication:
March 29, 2023
Personal Representative:
CARMENCITA P. HARRISON
Attorney for Personal Representative: Graham E. Buchanan, WSBA #52603
Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212

Published March 29 & April 5, 12, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estates of
JUNIOR HOWARD TOOMEY, AKA
LANCE HOWARD TOOMEY
Deceased.
NO. 23-4-00272-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
March 29, 2023
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Becky Bates
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746
Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC
306 N. Commercial St., Suite B
Bellingham, WA 98225

Published March 29 & April 5, 12, 2023