HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_ Duwamish Tribe Comments_241001DUWAMISH TRIBE
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10/1/2024
City of Renton
LUA24-000303
Dear Jill Ding,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Gone Stores to change use of an existing tenant space
from a warehouse use to a wholesale retail use for Gone Stores,LLC located at 801 SW 16th St in Renton.
Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE,the Duwamish
Tribe would recommend an inadvertent discovery plan,as we understand that no construction work or
groundbreaking activity is to occur.This is an area that the Duwamish Tribe considers culturally
significant and has a High probability to have unknown archaeological deposits.We note that there are
10 historical and ancestral Duwamish place names within about a mile of the project location.The DAHP
WISAARD predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is highly advised with a very high risk
for encountering cultural resources.
In the unlikely event that 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 addition,the Tribe strongly recommends only native vegetation be used if there is any change to
landscaping.The Tribe supports observing critical area tracts and stream buffers to preserve any
remaining wetlands and stream buffers.Loss of wetland habitat is known to affect the viability of fish,
water quality and increase the effects of seasonal urban flooding.
Finally we request that any new lighting be dark sky compliant to reduce light pollution.Darkened skies
were favorable conditions to practice traditional life pathways.
Thank you,
Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation
Duwamish Tribe |4705 W.Marginal Way SW,Seattle,WA 98106 |206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org