HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA25-000380 Duwamish Tribe CommentDUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš
Nov 21, 2025
City of Renton
PR25-000076 LUA25-000380
Dear Ian Harris,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the In Spirit And In Truth Ministries to convert an
existing office building into a religious institution located at 211 Morris Ave S 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 High probability to have unknown archaeological
deposits. We note that there are 4 ancestral place names within about a half 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.
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.
Lastly 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