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Home My WebLink AboutEx_17_Duwamish_Tribe_Public_CommentDUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582 www.duwamishtribe.org 12/04/2023 City of Renton New Life Church Office Building, LUA23-000330, ECF, CUP-H, SA-A, V-H Dear Alex Morganroth, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the project LUA23-000330 located at 15711 152nd Ave SE. Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe recommends archaeological monitoring with an IDP (inadvertent discovery plan) for this project, especially if excavation cuts below fill into alluvium. This is in an area the Duwamish Tribe considers culturally significant and has a high probability to have unknown archaeological deposits. The project location is within approximately one mile of two places names and a known archaeological isolate find. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates that a survey is highly advised with a very high risk for encountering cultural resources. The geotechnical report indicates that in general, soils consists of alluvium below fill underlain by Cedar River sand and gravel, and Vashon to Pre-Vashon sediments. The alluvium is of most concern as the bore logs indicated places of organics and charcoal within this layer. We request 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 if an artifact or cultural resource is encountered. In addition, the Tribe strongly recommends that only native vegetation be used for any proposed landscaping and that wetland and stream buffers are maintained to enhance fish habitat, native avian life and native pollinators as well as to mitigate seasonal urban flooding. Thank you, Nancy A Sackman Duwamish Tribe Cultural Preservation Officer Mobile – 206-856-2564 Email – preservationdept@duwamishtribe.org DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DC95E5E-DFD2-4FC3-AECA-A837B4E4B02A