The following recent building permit activity includes permits for commercial projects valued at $10,000 or more.
Accepted
1027 Samish Way, $70,000 to add approximately 266-square-foot classroom, laundry closet and retaining wall with gravel walkway. Tenant: Samish Woods Montessori. Contractor: Bellingham Bay Builders Inc.
RB Western Washington University, $4,000,000 to upgrade seismic system, install sprinklers, replace windows and interior finishes in Ridgeway Beta Dorms. Applicant: CNJA Architects.
3927 Northwest Ave., $424,782 for new two-story retail building.
3773 E. McLeod Road, $40,000 to insulate roof and construct walls to enclose patio space and convert it to a classroom.
395 Meadowbrook Court, $100,000 for construction of pedestrian bridge for new trail project. Applicant: Parks & Recreation.
210 E. Maple St., $25,000 to convert warehouse space into retail. Tenant: Alexei Ford Design Studios. Applicant: Regvar Corp.
FL Western Washington University, $80,000 to update existing ADA dormitory on the fourth floor of Fairhaven Stack 11. Applicant: Western Washington University.
2111 Lincoln St., $27,000 to create new office space and storage for future tenant in existing building.
520 W. Kellogg Road, $5,300,000 for new Whatcom Community College ASB Building housing copy services, mail facilities and storage (LEED Gold). Applicant: Zervas Group.
2025 Masonry Way, $10,000 to cut new opening in CMU fire barrier wall in warehouse. Applicant: Carpenter Architects.
3010 Squalicum Parkway, $100,000 for tenant improvement: remodel interior and add enclosure to front entry. Tenant: Whatcom Occupational Health.
Issued
468 W. Horton Road, $45,000 for tenant improvement: convert previous chemical warehouse to wholesale bakery. Tenant: Flax 4 Life. Contractor: Credo Construction.
410 W. Bakerview Road Suite 112, $350,000 for tenant improvement: expand existing adult school into adjacent space. Tenant: Chart College. Applicant and contractor: Fisher & Sons Inc.
2325 E. Bakerview Road, $272,589 for new commercial storage building. Tenant: Unlimited Services. Applicant and contractor: Com-Steel LLC.
365 Harris Ave., $31,230 for permitting for limited second floor storage area constructed without permits. Tenant: U.S. Coast Guard. Applicant and contractor: DWG & Associates.
794 Kentucky St., $18,360 for tenant improvement: new restaurant in newly constructed shell space. Tenant and applicant: Jeckyl & Hyde Deli.
1815 Cornwall Ave., $120,000 for tenant improvement: convert former retail space into church. Tenant: Grace Church Bellingham. Applicant: Zervas Group.
401 Kansas St., $111,432 to remodel building interior, install new ADA ramp and parking space, and add freestanding storage shed. Contractor: Stride Construction.
2605 Nome St., $140,000 for foundation only for future building addition. Tenant: College Services Building (BTC). Applicant: HKP Architects. Contractor: Tiger Construction LTD.
2701 Nome St., $280,000 for foundation only for future building addition and north parking lot addition. Tenant: DMC McArdle Center (BTC). Applicant: HKP Architects. Contractor: Tiger Construction LTD.
4183 Meridian St., $11,890 for three signs: Peoples Bank. Applicant and contractor: Berry Neon Co.