HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Duwamish_Tribe_Comments_230110_v1DUWAMISH TRIBE
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Duwamish Tribal Services | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org
01/10/2023
City of Renton
LUA22-000415
Dear Clark H. Close,
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the 800 Garden project located at 800 Garden
Ave N. Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, we would
typically recommend an archaeological review performed for this project. This is in an area the
Duwamish Tribe considers culturally significant and has a high probability to have unknown
archaeological deposits, especially if excavation cuts below fill. There are at least 2 archaeological sites
within about a mile and a quarter of the project site. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates
that a survey is highly recommended with a very high risk for encountering cultural resources. An IDP
should not be used in lieu of an archaeological investigation.
However, based on previous ground disturbance and after reviewing the bore logs from the
geotechnical report, the Tribe would accept an IDP from below fill to depth of excavation or ground
disturbance, especially where the topmost layer of peat and the upper alluvium layer were
encountered. In general we noted that these depths would be at depths from about 5 feet to about 20
feet below ground surface across the site. We also request that if any archaeological work or monitoring
is performed, we would like notification. Cultural and archaeological resources are non-renewable and
are best discovered prior to ground disturbance. The Tribe would also like the opportunity to be present
if or when an archaeologist is on site in the event that an artifact or cultural resource is encountered.
In addition, the Tribe strongly recommends only native vegetation be used for any proposed
landscaping.
Thank you,
Nancy A Sackman
Cultural Preservation