HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Public Comment_Duwamish_Warespace_260716.pdfDUWAMISH TRIBE
Jul 16, 2026
City of Renton
PR26-000052 LUA26-000227
Dear Alex Morganroth ,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the WareSpace to operate a Warehousing and
Distribution use in an existing building at 700 Powell Ave SW (APN 2146100015) located at 700
Powell Ave SW in Renton . The Duwamish Tribe understands that the proposed work includes
demolition of existing warehouse elements and reconfiguration of the interior to create subdivided
tenant spaces designed for small businesses. 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 7 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.
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