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Brittany Gillia
From:Andrew Grueter <ecotours@duwamishtribe.org>
Sent:Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:55 PM
To:Brittany Gillia
Cc:CityClerk; 'James Rasmussen'; John Boddy
Subject:PR21-000074
Attention: Brittany Gillia; Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
RE: PR21-000074
RESPONSE:
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Based on the information provided and our understanding of the
project and its APE, we recommend an archeological review performed for this project. This is in an area the Duwamish
Tribe considers culturally significant. Since it is so close to a Duwamish fishery and fish-drying place called cbaltuÊ”
it has a moderate-high probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. If any archaeological work is performed, we
request notification. An IDP should not be used in lieu of an archeological investigation. Cultural and archaeological
resources are non-renewable and are best discovered prior to ground disturbance.
Additionally, we do not think it is appropriate to remove the majority of significant trees or exceed the existing
impervious surface requirements since this property is in close proximity to the lake. Significant trees (especially so close
to a lake) are likely nesting sites for migratory birds. On SEPA environmental checklists I believe the distance from
impervious surfaces to bodies of water is 100ft minimum, which is far less than the distance from this parcel to the Lake.
Since there is such a large amount of impervious surfaces in the area and they are all contiguous, they must be conisdered
by the city in tandem, and not individually if the real impact on the watershed can be assessed.
Thank You,
DUWAMISH TRIBE
4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1514
206 431.1582
Duwamish Tribe Cultural Preservation
John Boddy, johnboddy@duwamishtribe.org
James Rassmussen, james@duwamishcleanup.org
The Duwamish Tribe of Indians
Chairwoman, Cecile Hansen
Tribal Council Members
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