Building permits
The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more, and residential homes valued at $250,000 or more.
Accepted
609 Northshore Dr., $30,396 for commercial re-roof: remove existing system and install new: Lake Whatcom Grocer. Owner: Lake Whatcom Center Foundation. Applicant: Hytech Roofing Inc.
BB Western Washington University, $129,750 to add media systems and remodel white boards, etc. in existing classrooms. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: RMC Architects.
HU Western Washington University, $129,750 to add media systems and remodel white boards, etc. in existing classrooms. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: RMC Architects.
ES Western Washington University, $129,750 to add media systems and remodel white boards, etc. in existing classrooms. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: RMC Architects.
AH Western Washington University, $129,750 to add media systems and remodel white boards, etc. in existing classrooms. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: RMC Architects.
400 Meadowbrook Court, $1,078,000 to repair and reclad all exterior walls: Birchwood Presbyterian. Owner: Birchwood Community Presbyterian Church. Applicant: Curry Miles. Contractor: Exxel Pacific.
1025 Pasco St., $28,000 for tenant improvement: new automotive repair garage: Sterling Automotive. Owner: Margaret A. Horton Revocable Trust. Applicant and contractor: Premier Construction Management.
101 Underhill Rd., $329,693 for new single family residence (to replace one demolished, use existing utilities). Owner: Daniel W. Baker and Kathryn Oberleitner. Applicant: Todd Fuller.
300 W. Laurel St., $604,000 for tissue mill demolition: buildings 18,19,28,36,38,39,40-45, and 47 (also 31 and 32 across the creek). Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
207 E. Maple St., $140,000 for tenant improvement: baker. Owner: City of Bellingham Finance. Applicant: City of Bellingham. Tenant: Ralf’s Bavarian Bakery.
2945 Newmarket St. Suite 101, $20,000 for interior remodel of existing restaurant. Owner: BVR LLC. Applicant: Fred Berman.
4236 Cordata Pkwy., $1,121,250 for new commercial shell building: Whatcom Plaza. Owner: Whatcom Plaza LLC. Applicant: Grinstad & Wagner Architects. Tenant: Whatcom Plaza.
4232 Cordata Pkwy., $560,625 for new two-story commercial shell building (#3): Whatcom Plaza. Owner: Whatcom Plaza LLC. Applicant: Grinstad & Wagner Architects. Tenant: Whatcom Plaza.
2607 Erie St., $450,000 for new single family residence (unfinished basement) with attached garage. Owner: David & Amy Donnelly. Applicant: Bill Erickson.
1105 Harris Ave., $30,000 for commercial rebuild of restaurant storage shed for cooler. Owner: Robert M. and Martha S. Elliott. Applicant: Hestad Building & Design.
237 S. State St., $10,000 to complete interior remodel of condominium unit (work done without permits). Owner: Loretta B. Reece.
4055 Hammer Dr., $309,000 for new single story warehouse building with office and two warehouse spaces “Building A.” Owner: Donald A. and Karen S. Rasmussen. Applicant: Chris Rasmussen.
4051 Hammer Dr., $256,000 for new single story warehouse building with office and two warehouse spaces “Building A.” Owner: Donald A. and Karen S. Rasmussen. Applicant: Chris Rasmussen.
2930 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 201, $360,000 for tenant improvement: NW Gastroenterology. Owner: Radco LLC. Applicant: Marcus Johnson.
3102 Newmarket St., $10,765,781 for new four-story mixed use building. Owner: Talbot Real Estate LLC.
4179 Meridan St., $50,000 for tenant improvement: decorative columns, half walls, and ADA counter. Owner: Calrev LLC. Applicant and contractor: Wes Butt Construction.
112 Samish Way, $30,000 for tenant improvement: modify drive-thru booth and service counter for coffee/beverage counter. Owner: McDonald’s Corporation. Applicant: Greg Ash.
920 Highland Dr., $260,000 for new single family residence with attached garage and finished basement. Owner and applicant: Walter G. Sgalitzer.
2326 Walnut St., $256,473 to remodel existing residence: addition to first floor and addition to second floor. Owner: Finn and Stacie Magelssen. Applicant: Kevin Hall.
1919 Northshore Dr., $350,000 for new single family residence with attached garage. Owner and applicant: Kelly and Tom Hanlon.
738 Fieldston Rd., $850,374 for exterior wall and deck repairs. Owner and applicant: Terry L. Bergstedt. Contractor: McBride Construction Resources Inc.
1807 Samish Crest Way, $800,000 for new single family residence with detached three-car garage and exterior terrace. Owner: Michael Keenan and Lisa Mudd-Keenan. Applicant: Walter Sgalitzer.
4152 Meridian St. Suite 201, $13,600 for two new signs. Owner: Caitac Enterprise Corp. Applicant and contractor: Signmart USA. Tenant: Express Employment Professionals.
1825 Ellis St., $20,000 for tenant improvement: construct two new accessible toilet rooms: Platt Electric. Owner: Harmony Investments LP dba. Tenant: Platt Electric. Applicant: Faber Brothers Construction.
2979 Squalicum Pkwy. Suite 301, $40,000 for tenant improvement: medical office. Owner: Northwest Medical Center. Applicant: FSI Architects.
4164 Meridian St. Suite 208, $60,000 for tenant improvement: expand office tenant space. Owner: Caitac Enterprise Corp. Applicant: Carl’s Construction. Contractor: Carl’s Home Repair & Construction.
4540 Cordata Pkwy. Suite 102, $398,000 for tenant improvement: offices for Bellingham Eye Physicians. Applicant: Marcus Johnson. Contractor: The Franklin Corporation. Tenant: Bellingham Eye Physicians.
505 32nd St. Suite 107, $100,000 for tenant improvement: remodel to convert previous laundromat tenant space into buffet-type restaurant: QQ Li Restaurant. Owner: SYB Holdings Company Inc. Applicant: QQ Li. Tenant: QQ Li Restaurant.
3015 Squalicum Pkwy., $300,000 for asphalt parking lot expansion. Owner: Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace-Health Hospital Services. Applicant: Tony Freeland. Contractor: The Franklin Corporation.
820 Lincoln St., $1,000,000 for construction of two underground detention vaults and associated storm drainage grading. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: David Evans & Associates.
1509 E. Victor St., $8,500,000 for new private high school / middle school. Owner: SPES LLC. Applicant: Gary Gideon, architect. Contractor: Pearson Construction Corporation.
3903 Spur Ridge Lane, $135,266 for commercial addition to existing building: 4,000 new square feet of storage space. Owner: Howard Furst & Deborah D. Lucas. Applicant and contractor: Com-Steel LLC.
1919 Northshore Dr., $350,000 for new single family residence with attached garage. Owner: Kelly and Tom Hanlon. Applicant: Kelly Hanlon.
738 Fieldston Rd., $850,374 for exterior wall and deck repairs. Owner and applicant: Terry L. Bergstedt. Constractor: McBride Construction Resources Inc.
1807 Samish Crest Way, $800,000 for new single family residence with detached three-car garage and exterior terrace. Owner: Michael Keenan & Lisa Mudd-Keenan. Applicant: Ross Ishikawa. Contractor: Jim Fowler.
920 Highland Dr., $260,000 for new single family residence with attached garage and finished basement. Owner and applicant: Walter G. Sgalitzer.
300 W. Laurel St., $10,000 for administration building demolition. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
300 W. Laurel St., $12,000 for power substation demo: Building G. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
300 W. Laurel St., $95,000 for boiler house, auxiliary equipment, baghouse, water treating and smoke stack: Building F. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
300 W. Laurel St., $15,000 for filter plant demolition: Building B. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
300 W. Laurel St. $452,000 for tissue mill demolition. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Ron Richey.
3100 Woburn St., $22,000 to install four illuminated wall signs. Applicant and contractor: National Sign Corporation.
Issued
2314 E. Bakerview Rd. Suite 102, $10,000 for tenant improvement: warehouse with office and restroom: Skidsteer Solutions. Owner: Kermit LLC. Contractor: Com Steel LLC.
2631 S. Harbor Loop Dr. BE-21, $10,000 to remove existing metal roof and replace with metal roof on existing boathouse. Owner: Dale Henley. Contractor: Alvord & Richardson Construction.
1423 Railroad Ave., $16,000 for tenant improvement: remodel two “raw” shell spaces into one sporting goods retail store (majority of work done without permits): Fitness Gear. Owner: Crews Family LLC. Contractor: Summit Maintenance & Construction.
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy. K5528, $18,000 for tenant improvement: add additional kiosk to interior shopping mall: The Mobile Solution. Owner: Bellis Fair Partners. Contractor: Wilcox Construction.
103 E. Holly St., $50,000 for commercial alterations: replace cornice dentil block. Owner: Cornwall & Holly Association.
13 Prospect St., $40,000 for tenant improvement: convert upper level of building from retail to office space. Owner: Swift Building LLC. Contractor: Peterson Construction.
1814 Ellis St., $18,000 for one free standing, internally illuminated sign: Keith Cox Autobahn. Owner: Gerald L. + Ruth E. Noe + Stanley M. Bronisz. Contractor: Signs Plus.
2615 S. Harbor Loop Dr., $22,000 for five signs; one a portion of new awning fabric recover: three illuminated wall mounted; one non-illuminated wall mounted: Bella Marina Restaurant.
13 Prospect St., $40,000 for tenant improvement: convert upper level of building from retail to office space. Owner: Swift Building LLC. Contractor: Peterson Construction Inc.
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy. Suite 400, $125,000 for tenant improvement: new shoe store: Robert Wayne Footwear. Owner: Bellis Fair Partners. Contractor: Tower Pacific Construction.
1714 12th St., $35,000 to extend elevator shaft. Owner: Terrence A. & Kitty L Todd.
2325 E. Bakerview Rd., $284,077 for addition to commercial building, automobile repair garage: Unlimited Service. Owner: DSJ Properties LLC. Contractor: Com Steel LLC.
2814 W. Maplewood Ave., $69,700 for tenant improvement: replace all windows and siding on 1980s era apartment building: Truman Maplewood Apartments. Owner: Richard G. & Brigid Truman. Contractor: Rainshield Roofing Construction.
1132 19th St., $313,585 for major addition to small historical residence. Owner: Daniel Kirkpatrick & Lisa K. Beck.
1012 Kenoyer Dr., $267,625 for new single family residence with attached garage and unfinished basement. Owner: Rosedale Development Inc. Contractor: Credo Construction.
315 Westerly Rd., $15,000 for three non-illuminated signs: two wall-mounted and one double-sided monument type free-standing: Community Food Co-op.
1135 Railroad Ave., $20,000 for tenant improvement: remodel to construct new coffee shop in previous ice cream store: Woods Coffee at Washington Grocery building. Owner: Owner: CCS/Bellingham LP.
316 E. McLeod Rd., $30,000 for tenant improvement: convert interior of church portion of building into offices: Fiberglass Structural Engineering Co. Owner: McLeod LLC.
609 Northshore Dr., $30,396 for commercial re-roof: remove existing system and install new: Lake Whatcom Grocer. Owner: Lake Whatcom Center Foundation. Contractor: Hytech Roofing Inc.
2215 Midway Lane, $49,847 for commercial addition to existing building, new unheated storage area: Cowden Batch Plan. Owner: Stoneridge Properties LLC.
1509 E. Victor St., $600,000 for foundation only permit for future 47,200-square-foot private high school. Owner: SPES LLC. Contractor: Pearson Construction Corp.
1012 Kenoyer Dr., $267,625 for new single family residence with attached garage and unfinished basement. Owner: Rosedale Development LLC. Contractor: Credo Construction Inc.
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Suite 414, $21,600 for thirteen wall or bulkhead-mounted signs, three internally illuminated: Victoria’s Secret. Bellis Fair Partner. Contractor: Signs Plus.
3960 Meridian St. Suite 103, $33,000 for tenant improvement: combine existing spaces 102 and 103 for a clothing store (work largely completed without permits). Owner: Meridian Village LLC. Contractor: Coble Construction.
3115 Howe Place Suite 201, $281,040 for tenant improvement: complete shell office space into dental offices: Andy Schmidt DDS.
2211 Rimland Dr. Suite 230, $16,000 for tenant improvement: incorporate suites. Owner: Haggen Talbot Co. Ltd. Constractor: Scoboria Construction Inc.
1327 11th St., $34,000 for tenant improvement: completion of shell space into nail salon: Jimmy’s Personal Care. Owner: Waldron Development LLC. Contractor: Better Built Systems.
1031 N. State St. Suite 106, $20,000 for tenant improvement: naturopathic medical office: One Healing Integrative. Owner: Immanuel Inc.
851 Coho Way Suite 206, $50,000 to install seismic bracing for electric equipment: FiberCloud. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Contractor: Jerry Beck & Co.
465 W. Stuart Rd., $350,000 for tenant improvement: reconfigure suite interior, install fence around exterior mechanical equipment. Owner: Foxglove LLC. Contractor: HB Hansen Construction.
3327 Sussex Dr., $254,626 for new zero lot line residence with attached garage. Owner: Jean-Paul Slagle.
3325 Sussex Dr., $254,626 for new zero lot line residence with attached garage. Owner: Jean-Paul Slagle.
1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Suite 414, $21,600 for thirteen wall or bulkhead-mounted signs, three internally illuminated: Victoria’s Secret. Owner: Bellis Fair Partners. Contractor: Signs Plus.