HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Public Comment_Duwamish Tribe_20260717DUWAMISH TRIBE
Jul 17, 2026
City of Renton
PR26-000031 LUA26-000189
Dear Mariah Kerrihard,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Cascade Crest Apartments to propose a
residential garden-style apartment development on two (2) parcels at 3401 and 3419 NE 12th St
(APNs 0923059124 and 0923059135) with a second dwelling unit on APN 0923059135 is addressed
as 1161 Olympia Ave NE located at 3401 and 3419 NE 12th St in Renton. The Duwamish Tribe
further understands that the site is approximately 38,940 square feet or 0.89 acres in size. 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 Moderate probability of having 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
highly advised with a high risk, recommended with a moderate 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 supports only native vegetation be used for any proposed landscaping
to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife, and native avian life and native pollinators. We further
support the removal of any invasives plant species. 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