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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx 14_Duwamish Tribe Comment.pdfDUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš 5/2/2025 City of Renton LUA25-000111 Dear Alex Morganroth, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Jones Renton Short Plat - South to subdivide a vacant property into two (2) lots, the project site (APN 3342103250) is located at 3215 Park Ave N in Renton. The Duwamish Tribe understands that the applicant is proposing to construct a new single family home on each of the new lots. The proposed lots would be approximately 8,933 sq. ft. (Lot 1) and 8,656 sq. ft. (Lot 2) in size. Access to the proposed lots would be provided via individual driveways off a new public road being constructed as part of the adjacent short plat (LUA20-000237). The applicant has also proposed the removal of the single tree located on the site. 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 moderate probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. We note that there are 3 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 recommended with a moderate risk for encountering cultural resources. We request 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 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