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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx_11_Duwamish_CommentDUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš Jul 23, 2025 City of Renton PR25-000049 LUA25-000219 Dear Alex Morganroth, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System to replace the sewer system located along Mountain View Ave N and Lake Washington Blvd N in Renton. Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe would recommend archaeological monitoring with 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 High probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. We note that there are 3 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. We note that the Duwamish Tribe was on site in August 2024 with ERCI to observe cultural and archaeological monitoring during portions of geotechnical exploration. 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. Thank you, Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582 www.duwamishtribe.org Exhibit 11 RECEIVED 07/30/2025 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION Docusign Envelope ID: A6950DB9-F338-45C7-991A-0D2425171124