HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_DUWAMISH TRIBE COMMENTS_20260115DUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš
Jan 13, 2026
City of Renton
PR25-000087 LUA26-000004
Dear Jill Ding,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Talbot Hills Short Plat to subdivide an existing
98,010 square foot site 3123059119 into four (4) lots and three tracts (Tracts A, B, and C) for the
future construction of single-family residence located near coordinates 47.430407, -122.209433 in
Renton. Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the
Duwamish Tribe would recommend an archaeological or cultural resources assessment, 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 2 ancestral place
names within about a mile of the project location. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates
that an archaeological survey is contingent upon project parameters with a low 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.
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 future development projects 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