The proposed Aldrich Road/Horton Annexation includes 125 acres. The
area is adjacent to Bellingham City Limits in the Northern Urban Growth
Area, east of and including Aldrich Road, between the Horton Road right of
way on the north and Division Road on the south.
In the north part of the proposed annexation area, the Bellingham School
District owns approximately 20 acres and has plans to build a new elementary
school. In April 2007, Whatcom County approved a Conditional Use Permit,
subject to receiving sewer and water from the City and meeting City
regulations. The City has not agreed to provide sewer and water.
In the south part of the proposed annexation area is a fully vested 344-unit
plat on approximately 64 acres, which has a conditional use permit from
Whatcom County and a 1989 agreement by the City to provide sewer and water.
June 18, 2007: Bellingham City Council conducted a
public hearing and voted to direct City staff to bring an annexation
ordinance to Council once staff feels conditions are appropriate.
May 16, 2007: The Whatcom County Boundary Review Board’s
45-day review of the annexation proposal expired. The annexation is thereby
considered approved by the Board.
Sept. 25, 2006: Bellingham City Council approved Resolution
2006-35, stating its intent to move the annexation petition forward in the
annexation process.
Sept. 11, 2006: Bellingham City Council held a public
meeting to consider the annexation petition and voted to accept the 10
percent petition and “initiate,†thereby moving the annexation process
forward.
July 24, 2006: Owners of property in the proposed
annexation area submitted the required 10 percent petition for annexation to
the City of Bellingham.
June 7, 2006: A neighborhood meeting was held at Shuksan
Middle School, attended by approximately 41 property owners or residents
from the area.
