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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Duwamish Comments_20250409SEPA Comments Bull ADU Duwamish Tribe Comments column Duplicate of DUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš Apr 9, 2025 City of Renton PR24-000074 LUA24-000367 Dear , Nichole Perry Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the to located at in . Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe would concur that is appropriate, 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 probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. We note that there are place names within about 2 miles of the project location. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is for encountering cultural resources. Bull ADU construct a 968 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) over a garage 5424 NE 10th St Renton an inadvertent discovery plan Low 2 contingent upon project parameters with a moderately low risk The Duwamish Tribe requests 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 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 strongly recommend that native trees in the APE, particularly culturally modified trees (CMPs) 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 permanent lighting associated with the project be  to reduce light pollution. Darkened skies were favorable conditions to practice traditional life pathways.  dark sky compliant Thank you,  Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582 www.duwamishtribe.org