HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX16_C_Agency_Comments_Duwamish_Tribe_Comments_20241022DUWAMISH TRIBE
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10/22/2024
City of Renton
LUA24-000300,ECF,V-A
Dear Nichole D.Perry,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Purelander CA Variance to redevelop an existing single
family home with an ADU and access proximal to a wetland buffer located at 1828 NE 20th 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,especially if any groundbreaking activity occurs
below fill,topsoil or other impervious surfaces into native soil.This is an area that the Duwamish Tribe
considers culturally significant and has a Moderate probability to have unknown archaeological deposits.
We note that there are 4 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 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 for any proposed landscaping
to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife,and native avian life and native pollinators.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.We also support the removal of invasive species listed in the SEPA checklist.
We also strongly recommend that mature native trees in the APE are preserved.Mature trees can be of
profound cultural significance to the Duwamish Tribe and provide innumerable benefits for people,
climate,and wildlife.If a tree is suspected to be culturally modified,the Duwamish Tribe would like to be
notified and would like the opportunity to come to the site to ensure its protection.
Finally we request that any 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
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