HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Duwamish_Comments_20250828DUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš
Aug 28, 2025
City of Renton
PR25-000046 LUA25-000207
Dear Valerie Porter,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Monroe Apartments Mixed Use to construct a
four-story mixed- use building located at 414 Monroe Ave NE 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 place names within about 2 miles of the project location. The DAHP WISAARD
predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is recommended with a moderate risk for
encountering cultural resources.
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.
Finally we request that any permanent lighting associated with the project 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