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

3008 Northwest Ave., $35,000 for tenant improvement: new restaurant use in existing space. Owner: St. Paul’s Episcopal School. Applicant: Mario Nolasco. Tenant: Super Mario’s #2.

232 36th St., $40,000 for tenant improvement: restaurant remodel. Owner: Sehome/Vander Pol LLC/Teel LLC/Cain LLC. Applicant: Nirmal Kandola.

1318 12th St., $180,000 for tenant improvement: new bank. Owner: Waldron Development. Applicant: Whidbey Island Bank.

3015 Squalicum Pkwy., $300,000 for new commercial parking lot to serve existing medical office center. Owner: Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace-Health Hospital Services. Applicant: Tony Freeland. Contractor: The Franklin Corporation.

400 36th St., $24,651 to supply and install warehouse racking system. Owner: Sehome/Vander Pol LLC/Teel LLC/Cain LLC. Applicant and contractor: Display Technology International. Tenant: REI.

3950 Home Rd., $25,875 for commercial addition: enclose patio area for new entrance and construct conference room: Mt. Baker Moto Sports. Owner: DDJ Investments LLC. Applicant: Mt. Baker Roofing.

1062 Lakeway Dr., $10,000 for tenant improvements on shell for restroom and HVAC upgrades. Owner: Ennen Brothers Partnership. Applicant: Faber Brothers Construction.

112 E. Holly St., $25,000 to modify teller gates and add glass panels. Owner: First States Investors 5000A. Applicant and contractor: Westmark Construction. Tenant: Bank of America.

4022 E. Maryland St., $435,196 for new single family residence: two-story with finished basement with attached garage. Owner: East Maryland Investment Company. Applicant: Ken Bell (East Maryland Investments).

4018 E. Maryland St., $412,448 for new single family residence: two-story with finished basement with attached garage. Owner: East Maryland Investment Company. Applicant: Ken Bell (East Maryland Investments).

1062 Lakeway Dr., $70,000 for tenant improvement: non-structural partition walls to divide existing retail space into tanning treatment rooms, employee area, and lobby. Owner: Ennen Brothers Partnership. Applicant: Sue Genty Interior Design. Tenant: RTL Industrial LLC dba Desert Sun.

PL Western Washington University, $70,000 for commercial parking lot alterations: regrade, stripe and construct three raised crosswalks. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: David Evans & Associates.

3101 Newmarket St. Suite 101, $318,000 for tenant improvement: create offices in existing shell space. Owner: Interwest Bank. Applicant: Adam Kezziah. Tenant: RBC Wealth Management.

2211 Rimland Dr. Suite 116, $88,000 for tenant improvement: new partitions, doors and finishes. Owner: Haggen Talbot Company LTD. Applicant: Burgess Design. Tenant: Morgan Stanley.

AH Western Washington University, $321,000 for commercial alterations: classroom and lab remodels, rooms 315 and 317. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: Jim Williams. Contractor: Faber Brothers Construction.

2500 Squalicum Pkwy., $200,000 for site work: geo-piers for new medical office building: Squalicum Medical Arts. Owner: Squalicum Creek Properties LLC. Applicant: David Christensen.

21 Bellwether Way, $5,148,180 for underground parking garage which will also serve as foundation for two future buildings: Bellwether Gate. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Bellwether Gate LLC.

1027 Samish Way, $10,000 for change of use: convert residence to school and added parking. Owner: Fundamental Needs Inc. Applicant: Costello Design.

171-93 Telegraph Rd., $21,085 for commercial alteration: install new awning systems as part of facade reconstruction. Owner: ANZL-Meridian LLC. Applicant and contractor: Grand View Sign & Awning.

2955 Newmarket St. Suite 107, $16,975 for two wall-mounted internally illuminated signs: Industrial Credit Union. Owner: BVR LLC. Applicant and contractor: Grand View Sign & Awning.

1835 Barkley Blvd., $2,464,076 for shell and core for new two-story 23,600-square-foot office building. Owner: Talbot Real Estate LLC. Applicant: RMC Architects. Contractor: Dawson Construction.

4280 Meridian St. Suite 110, $225,000 for tenant improvement: minor revisions to existing exam/office space and expand into existing retail space, add compressed gas holding tank on concrete pad in rear of property. Owner: Norman F. Chang and Wintergreen LLC. Applicant: Marcus Johnson. Tenant: St. Joseph Hospital.

3410 Northwest Ave., $13,000 to replace existing damaged pylon sign with new pylon sign. Owner: Emil A. deWilde. Applicant and contractor: The Sign Post. Tenant: deWilde’s Nursery.

4006 Meridian St., $10,000 to remove, recover and reinstall existing awning with fluorescent lighting. Owner: Carl and Helen Wibbelman. Applicant: Signs Plus. Tenant: Pawn X-Change #21.

900 Block of June Rd., $11,200 for new 210-square-foot building to house pump station and generator. Owner: Grandview’s Cordata Green LLC. Applicant: Grandview Homes.

1530 James St., $1,388,000 for single-story addition to an existing nursing home for resident housing: Shuksan Health Care. Owner: Bellingham II Assoc. LP. Applicant and contractor: VK Powell Construction.

1711-15 Ellis St., $900,000 for new six-unit live/work building. Owner: John H. Blethen. Appplicant: Grinstad & Wagner Architects.

800 Lincoln St., $15,000 to construct 9’ x 40’ concrete bus platform and limestone walkway. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: David Evans & Assoc. Tenant: Whatcom Transportation Authority.

1511 N. State St., $7,000,000 for 51 unit apartment building. Owner: City of Bellingham Housing Authority. Applicant: RMC Architects.

1515 Iowa St., $12,000 to install one pole sign, one illuminated wall sign and one non-illuminated sign: Maaco. Owner: Hank A. Lewis. Applicant: The Sign Post.

1221 N. State St., $25,000 to install three channel letter displays, two projecting wall signs, two illuminated monument signs, one ATM surround, three illuminated wall signs on canopy, and eight non-illuminated signs. Own: BNB Drive-Up Partnership LLP. Applicant and contractor: The Sign Post. Tenant: Key Bank.

BG Western Washington University, $500,000 to construct a new greenhouse with office. Owner: Western Washington University. Applicant: Rolluda Architects.

192 E. Bakerview Rd. Suite 202, $52,875 for tenant improvement: complete portion of shell building for new office space: Sterling Health Plans. Owner: One Bellingham LLC. Applicant: Haven Design. Contractor: Premier Construction Management Inc.

1008 W. Holly St., $45,000 for commercial additional to an existing gas station/convenience store. Owner: Khabra LLC. Applicant: Fred Wagner.

202 E. Holly St. Suite 301, $10,000 for partial interior demolition on third floor: exploratory demo of drywall to expose plumbing and electrical for possible future tenant improvements. Owner: EWHA Inc. Applicant: Peter Wasley.

3101 Newmarket St., $11,000 for two internally illuminated signs: one wall-mounted sign for parking entry and one freestanding monument type sign for multiple tenant identification: Barkley Company. Owner: 3101 Newmarket LLC. Applicant and contractor: The Sign Post.

11 Bellwether Way Suite 101, $12,000 for commercial alteration: add toilet room and enclosed entry within Suite 101. Owner: Port of Bellingham.

1020 W. Bakerview Rd., $400,000 for new commercial building and fuel station: fast food and gas — Jack in the Box. Owner: Eastbourne Bellingham LP. Applicant: RHL Design Group.

119 N. Commercial St. Suite 1340, $25,000 to divide existing Suite 1340 into four separate suites and create hallway for access to exterior fire escape from elevator, upgrade existing restroom. Owner: Bellingham Towers LLC. Applicant: Hollander Investments.

151 W. Kellogg Rd., $10,000 to add wall and four treatment rooms in existing salon. Owner and applicant: Blossom Management Corp. Tenant: Phaze 2 Salon.

3750 Meridian St., $75,000 for tenant improvement: renovate office lobby area of existing motel, addition of continental breakfast area. Owner: Charles and Se Eun Cha JT. Applicant: JS Architecture.

1511 N. State St., $85,000 for stormwater vault for 51 unit apartment building. Owner: City of Bellingham Housing Authority. Applicant and contractor: Dawson Construction.

3101 Newmarket St., $18,500 to install three sets of channel letter signs. Owner: 3101 Newmarket LLC. Applicant and contractor: The Sign Post. Tenant: Browns Restaurant Group.

 

Issued

1108 11th St. Suite 305, $15,000 for tenant improvement: new kitchenette, server room and reception counter: Packo Private Wealth Management. Owner: John M. and Valerie S. Hauter. Contractor: Michael Cain.

1200 Old Fairhaven Pkwy. Suite 301, $17,542 for tenant improvement: completion of shell space into offices for graphic design busines: Pivot Lab. Owner: Uy Family LP.

3628 Meridian St., $250,000 for commercial building addition under existing roofed area: expand and separate tenant spaces as dental office: Meridian Dental Group for Wynne/Lovdahl. Owner: Meridian Dental Group LLP. Contractor: Glenn Cribbs Construction.

103 E. Holly St., $18,000 for pedestrian protection: sidewalk protection scaffolding system for building facade restoration: Bellingham National Bank Building. Owner: Cornwall & Holly Association. Contractor: Crosby Restoration Inc.

905 Squalicum Pkwy., $799,413 for commercial building: shell only mixed use commercial building: Squalicum Lofts. Owner: Squalicum Lofts LLC. Contractor: Com-Steel LLC.

1807 Samish Crest Way, $448,491 for new single family residence with detached three-car garage and exterior terraces. Owner: Michael Keenan and Lisa Mudd-Keenan. Contractor: Jim Fowler.

1022 17th St., $426,413 for new single family residence with partially finished basement and attached garage. Owner: Adoline and Kerry Brown. Contractor: Tembe LLC.

106-22 Stuart Rd., $36,000 to install two storm water detention vaults and storm piping system for new retail development. Owner: John Volken Foundation. Contractor: Keystone Construction GW.

2723 Broadway St., $10,200 for reroof: remove one layer of comp roofing and replace with one layer comp. Owner: Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Dept. Contractor: Topside Construction.

2600 Sunset Dr., $23,800 for reroof: remove one layer of comp roofing and replace with one layer comp. Owner: Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Dept. Contractor: Topside Construction.

402 Boulevard, $50,000 for renovation of existing multifamily building: siding and window replacement only on two ends (north and south) of building (no structural repair included in this permit): Harbor Heights Condominium. Contractor: MC Smith Construction.

1155 E. Sunset Dr., $47,000 for tenant improvement: remodel previous retail space into restaurant: Wrap & Roll. Owner: PK II Sunset Square LLC. Contractor: Gideon Construction and Development.

300 Harris Ave., $30,000 for tenant improvement: renovation of existing office area into limited-use retail area; includes minor remodel of existing restrooms: Brenthaven. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Contractor: The Franklin Corporation.

1155 E. Sunset Dr. Suite 105, $47,000 for tenant improvement: remodel previous retail space into restaurant: Wrap & Roll. Owner: PK II Sunset Square LLC. Contractor: Gideon Construction and Development.

1344 King St. Suite 102, $11,100 for tenant improvement: increase size of existing salon by expanding into former spa space: Argyle Salon. Owner: KT Sleep Escape LLC. Contractor: Credo Construction.

1344 King St. Suite 101, $10,000 for tenant improvement: create separate tenant space for existing laser treatment center: American Laser Center. Owner: KT Sleep Escape. Contractor: Credo Construction.

237 W. Kellogg Rd., $760,000 to re-roof building, replace corridor skylight and windows, modify HVAC system. Owner: Washington State Board for Community College Education. Contractor: Ebenal General.

414 W. Bakerview Rd. Suite 101, $75,000 for tenant improvement: new animal clinic: Dollar Wise Animal Clinic. Owner: Madrona Bay LLC. Contractor: By the Bay Construction.

3310 Whipple Court, $305,724 for new single family residence with attached garage. Owner: Christopher R. and Kathleen A. Bergner. Contractor: MP Costello Design & Construction.

414 W. Bakerview Rd. Suite 101, $15,000 to install two sets of illuminated channel letters and logo: Dollar Wise Animal Clinic. Owner: Madrona Bay LLC. Contractor: By the Bay Construction.

CF Western Washington University, $85,000 to upgrade HVAC in server room and install new rooftop cooling unit. Owner: Western Washington University. Contractor: Tiger Construction LTD.

PA Western Washington University, $160,000 for commercial alteration: install rooftop air handler and window shading devices. Owner: Western Washington University. Contractor: Ebenal General.

EN Western Washington University, $125,000 to replace curtain walls and windows on first and second floors. Owner: Western Washington University. Contractor: Ebenal General.

414 W. Bakerview Rd. Suite 111, $60,000 for tenant improvement: new retail store with office and ADA restroom: Choices Home Health Care. Owner: Madrona Bay LLC. Contractor: By the Bay Construction.

209 W. Holly St., $25,000 for tenant improvement: new food service establishment: Rainbow Center Clubhouse. Owner: Loretta Lindquist. Contractor: Rose Construction.

21 Bellwether Way, $5,148,180 for underground parking garage which will also serve as foundation for two future buildings: Bellwether Gate. Owner: Port of Bellingham. Applicant: Bellwether Gate LLC.

1240 E. Maple St. Suite 104, $15,000 for tenant improvement: create retail mini mart in former hair salon space: Maple Street Mini Mart. Owner: Jung H. & Yong S. Choi.

1221 N. State St., $3,000,000 for construction of a new two-story 8,956-square-foot retail bank branch and commercial banking offices and accessory drive-up canopy. Owner: BNB Drive-Up Partnership LLP. Contractor: Dawson Construction.

4110 Strider Loop Suite 109, $65,000 for tenant improvement: construct second floor and create offices: Van Beek Drywall. Owner: Baker Business Center LLC. Contractor: Van Beek Drywall.

102 W. Stuart Rd., $209,516 for new single story shell building for future drive-thru coffee shop. Owner: John Volken Foundation. Contractor: Keystone Construction GW Inc.

2020 Cornwall Ave., $10,000 for one electronic freestanding scoreboard (scoreboard will have no advertising): Bellingham High School.

3101 Newmarket St. Suite 105, $10,000 for tenant improvement: install restroom and interior walls for real estate offices. Owner: 3101 Newmarket LLC. Contractor: Scoboria Construction Inc.

PL Western Washington University, $70,000 for commercial parking lot alterations: regrade, stripe and construct three raised crosswalks. Owner: Western Washington University. Contractor: Razz Construction.

1835 Barkley Blvd., $493,650 for foundation for future two story office building. Owner: Talbot Real Estate LLC. Contractor: Dawson Construction.

112 E. Holly St., $25,000 for tenant improvement: modify teller line: Bank of America. Owner: First States Investors 5000A. Contractor: Westmark Construction.

2500 Squalicum Pkwy., $200,000 for site work: geo-piers for new medical office building (does not include footings/pile caps; includes geopier soil densification system only): Squalicum Medical Arts. Owner: Squalicum Creek Properties LLC. Contractor: Dawson Construction.

3927 Northwest Ave., $35,000 to install modular office building for used car lot. Owner: Kevin S. and Tina N. Pinson.

3101 Newmarket St. Suite 101, $318,000 for tenant improvement: create offices in existing shell space. Owner: HB Hansen Construction.

3015 Squalicum Pkwy., $300,000 for new commercial parking lot to serve existing medical office center. Owner: Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace-Health Hospital Services. Applicant: Tony Freeland. Contractor: The Franklin Corporation.

400 36th St., $30,000 to supply and install warehouse racking system. Owner: Sehome/Vander Pol LLC/Teel LLC/Cain LLC. Applicant and contractor: Display Technology International. Tenant: REI.

1711-15 Ellis St., $900,000 for new mixed-use multifamily building: six live/work studios (commercial on main floor, residential on second and third):Blethen Live/Work Studios. Owner: John H. Blethen. Contractor: Echo Point Construction.

1311 11th St., $18,672 for tenant improvement: new retail space: Covet. Owner: Waldron Develepment LLC.

1721 St. Paul St., $261,659 for new single family residence with attached garage, no basement. Owner and contractor: Bastion Development.

3410 Northwest Ave., $13,000 to replace existing damaged pylon sign with new pylon sign. Owner: Emil A. deWilde. Applicant and contractor: The Sign Post. Tenant: deWilde’s Nursery.

4006 Meridian St., $10,000 to remove, recover and reinstall existing awning with fluorescent lighting. Owner: Carl and Helen Wibbelman. Applicant: Signs Plus. Tenant: Pawn X-Change #21.

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