The proposed Bennett/Bakerview/ Airport Drive Annexation includes 175
acres. The area is adjacent to Bellingham City Limits in the Northern Urban
Growth Area and shares a common boundary with the Birchwood Neighborhood to
the south. Interstate-5 forms the eastern boundary and Bellingham
International Airport is to the north and west.
The annexation would allow for expansion of existing and new businesses near
the airport and I-5.
Aug. 6, 2006: Bellingham City Council considered whether
to move the annexation process forward. Agenda item was returned to
committee.
May 18, 2007: Owners of property in the proposed annexation
area submitted the required 10 percent petition for annexation to the City
of Bellingham.
Dec. 13, 2006: A neighborhood meeting was held at the Hampton Hotel, attended by approximately 45 property owners and interested people from the surrounding area.
