Legals- November 29, 2017

FERNDALE

City of Ferndale
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 4, 2017, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Ferndale City Council Chambers located at 5694 Second Avenue, Ferndale, Washington, to consider the following:
Non-exclusive wireless telecommunications franchise with Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless to construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities upon, in, under, across, along, and over certain roads, highways, and other property within the City of Ferndale.
All persons are encouraged to attend and enter testimony, either written or oral.
Susan Duncan, CMC
City Clerk

Published November 22 and November 29, 2017
Ferndale Record

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.
The Planning Commission meeting will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in the Council Chambers at the Ferndale City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue in Ferndale. Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony, or submit comments in writing to the Planning Commission. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2368.
DATE OF NOTICE: November 29th, 2017
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Ferndale proposes the modification of several chapters of the Ferndale Municipal Code for the purpose of establishing requirements for temporary food trucks and portable food operators. As proposed, such facilities would be authorized on private property in certain commercial zones, on public property when permitted by the City, and prohibited within the public right of way, except when associated with an authorized Special Event.
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
The City of Ferndale requests approval of amendments to Chapters 18.08 (Definitions), 18.72 (General and Specific Regulations- All Zones), and 5.04 (Business and Occupation Licenses) of the Ferndale Municipal Code.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: November 29 – December 13, 2017
CONTACT:
Jori Burnett, Community Development Director
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 685-2367
[email protected]

Published November 29, 2017

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.
The Planning Commission meeting will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in the Council Chambers at the Ferndale City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue in Ferndale. Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony, or submit comments in writing to the Planning Commission. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2368.
DATE OF NOTICE: November 29th, 2017
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Ferndale proposes an update to Capital Facilities Element of the Ferndale Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of amending the plan to reflect the fact that the City will require new or expanded City Hall and City Council Chambers facilities within the next decade. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is expected to establish as official City policy the need to begin a planning and capital campaign for these facilities.
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
The City of Ferndale requests approval of an amendment to the Ferndale Comprehensive Plan (Capital Facilities Element). A related amendment to the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan will be considered by the Planning Commission at a later date, and both proposals will be forwarded to the Ferndale City Council in early 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: November 29 – December 13, 2017
CONTACT:
Jori Burnett, Community Development Director
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 685-2367
[email protected]

Published November 29, 2017

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed development project within the city limits. Based on review of the materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this project.
Pursuant to Title14 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the City’s receipt of the development applications. The public and affected agencies are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project and receive copies of the subsequent Threshold Determination (the MDNS), if requested. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale – Public Works Department
APPLICATION NUMBER: 17024-SE
DATE OF APPLICATION: November 20, 2017
PROJECT LOCATION: The project will occur along Washington Street in Ferndale, Washington between Main Street and Vista Drive located within the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 19 in Township 39, Range 02E.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Ferndale Public Works Department proposes to widen and improve Washington Street from Main Street to Vista Drive to include new 5’ sidewalks, landscaping strip, curbs, gutters, shoulders for bicycle use, improved bus pullouts, and 11’ wide travel lanes for vehicles. As part of the project, the City’s existing and aging utilities, including water, sewer and stormwater, will be replaced or improved.
The project will commence in Spring 2018.
The project activities exceed 1,000 cubic yards, therefore a SEPA checklist is required.
The project will have approximately 10,000 cubic yards of cut and 10,700 cubic yards of fill.
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
The applicant requests a SEPA Determination from the City of Ferndale.
THE CITY INTENDS TO ISSUE A: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: November 29 – December 13, 2017
CONTACT: Jori Burnett, SEPA Administrator
[email protected]
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 685-2367
Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to:
1. SEPA Threshold Determination, City of Ferndale
2. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale
3. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, Ecology
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures will be covered through the City of Ferndale regulations and review process.
In addition to compliance with current City regulations, the following mitigation measures were identified relative to the proposed project:
EARTH: A construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared as a part of the NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP). The SWPPP will include erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPS) implemented in accordance with the appropriate Ecology manual.
WATER: Measures to reduce potential stormwater runoff impacts during construction will include implementation of a SWPPP and BMPs to ensure compliance with applicable stormwater requirements. The applicant will comply with all applicable Department of Ecology stormwater regulations.
A Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan will be developed in accordance with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Standard Specification requirements and BMP’s will be used to prevent contamination.
AIR: Construction equipment will be maintained to limit emissions. Spraying of disturbed soil with water will limit the amount of dust. Spay will be limited to reduce runoff.
NOISE: Construction hours will be limited to 7AM – 10PM.
PLANTS: Removed vegetation will be replanted and restored in kind upon completion of the project.
CULTURAL RESOURCES: Should archaeological resources (e.g. shell midden, animal remains, stone tools) be observed during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity should stop, and the area should be secured. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Gretchen Kaehler, Local Government Archaeologist 360-586-3088) and the Lummi Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office (Lena Tso, THPO 360-312-2257; Tamela Smart, Deputy THPO 360-312-2253) should be contacted immediately in order to help assess the situation and to determine how to preserve the resource(s). Compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to archaeological resources is required.
Inadvertent Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State of Washington (RCWs 68.50.645, 27.44.055, and 68.60.055)
“If ground disturbing activities encounter human skeletal remains during the course of construction, then all activity will cease that may cause further disturbance to those remains. The area of the find will be secured and protected from further disturbance. The finding of human skeletal remains will be reported to the county medical examiner/coroner and local law enforcement in the most expeditious manner possible. The remains will not be touched, moved, or further disturbed. The county medical examiner/coroner will assume jurisdiction over the human skeletal remains and make a determination of whether those remains are forensic or non-forensic. If the county medical examiner/coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains. The DAHP will notify any appropriate cemeteries and all affected tribes of the find. The State Physical Anthropologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non-Indian and report that finding to any appropriate cemeteries and the affected tribes. The DAHP will then handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the remains” (DAHP).

Published November 29, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
TS No.: WA-16-746037-SW
APN No.: 139202 / 4004293430080000
Title Order No.: 8667699
Deed of Trust Grantor(s): RONALD SELF, BARBARA SELF
Deed of Trust Grantee(s): COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2070101962 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/29/2017 , at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, located at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 24, PLAT OF SUMAS RIVER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 3, 2002, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2021200584, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AS DISCLOSED ON SUMAS RIVER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 3, 2002, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2021200584, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 107 S PASS RD 24, NOOKSACK, WA 98276 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/10/2007, recorded 1/16/2007, under Instrument No. 2070101962 records of WHATCOM County, Washington , from RONALD F. SELF ANA BARBARA J. SELF, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as grantor(s), to WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO., INC , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2090604505
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.
III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $133,909.11.
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $218,027.56 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 5/9/2012 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/29/2017. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/18/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/18/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/18/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 10/28/2016 .
VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission:
Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys:
Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear.
Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Dated: 8/16/2017
Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary
Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp.
411 Ivy Street,
San Diego, CA 92101
(866) 645-7711
Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington
108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98104
(866) 925-0241
Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan.com
Trustee
Sale Number: WA-16-746037-SW IDSPub #0131054 11/29/2017 12/20/2017

Published November 29 and December 20, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

City of Ferndale, Wendy LaRocque, PO Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Washington St, Main Street to Vista Dr, is located at Washington Street from Main Street to Vista Drive, Ferndale in Ferndale in Whatcom county. This project involves 2.53 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Utilities construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Ferndale MS4. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology
Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater
P.O. Box 47696,
Olympia, WA 98504-7696

Published November 22 and 29, 2017