The proposed E. Bakerview/ James Street Annexation includes 635
acres. The area is adjacent to Bellingham city limits in the Northern Urban
Growth Area and shares a common boundary with the Mount Baker Neighborhood
on the east and south and with the Meridian Neighborhood on the west.
Bellingham’s Urban Growth Area boundary forms the northern annexation
boundary. East Bakerview Road extends from the city limits on the west
through the site to the city limits on the east, generally dividing the
annexation area into two sub-areas, one north of East Bakerview Road which
includes King Mountain and one to the south. James Street extends from the
city limits on the south to its terminus at the top of King Mountain.
Kellogg Road and Telegraph Road extend from the city limits on the west and
connect with James Street.
As of the latest census, the area had 778 residents.
The City of Bellingham owns 6.4 acres on King Mountain for a possible future
park.
March 27, 2008 (rescheduled from Jan. 10, 2008): The Whatcom County Boundary Review Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM at King Mountain Church, 330 E Kellogg, Bellingham, WA.
Oct. 16, 2006: Bellingham City Council approved
Resolution 2006-41, thus initiating the annexation process.
Sept. 25, 2006: Bellingham City Council held a public
meeting to consider the annexation petition.
July 27, 2006: Owners of property in the proposed annexation area submitted the required 10 percent petition for annexation to the City of Bellingham.
April 26, 2006: A neighborhood meeting was held at the King Mountain Church, attended by more than 100 property owners and residents from the area and surrounding areas.
