HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Public Comments_DUWAMISH TRIBE_20260716DUWAMISH TRIBE
Jul 16, 2026
City of Renton
PR26-000055 LUA26-000232
Dear Ian Harris,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the St. Anthony's Parking Lot Expansion to demolish
two (2) existing building and increase the surface parking count and improve vehicular and
pedestrian circulation across three (3) parcels serving the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church campus
located at 314 S 4th St 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 High probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. We note that there are 5 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 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 Tribal Historic Preservation
Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org