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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2001 <br />Asleson added that there were convection currents present in the summer, which <br />complicated matters. <br />Mr. Bennett indicated that about 100 permits per year were granted. <br />O'Connell asked the time it took to burn about one acre of land. Mr. Bennett responded <br />anywhere from five minutes to one hour. <br />Trehus inquired about a turf grass buffer. Mr. Bennett answered that a buffer would be <br />helpful, but there have to be no residential complaints from the neighbors calling the Fire <br />Department out on an illegal burn. <br />Asleson added that bluegrass does not often survive in the areas, mowing and <br />interseeding is an option. <br />Mr. Bennett has worked with the Urban Interface Project on the Carlos Avery fire last <br />year. Some residents had pine trees next to the house, which almost explode in flames, so <br />there is no way to protect the homes. <br />Chair Lanyon explained native plantings do not necessitate burnings; one could mow <br />them. .... <br />Mr. Bennett noted that the county park needed to be,burned, but had>not been done in the <br />past ten years. Chair Lanyon suggested the Board could bed ;�aEassist;iv! 4,; <br />ance in the area if <br />desired. <br />Trehus asked the qualification for a burniperinit. Mr. $'ennett responded most bum <br />branches because there was not a practical disposal method available. If anything gets out <br />of hand it is the permit holder's respon$lbility. Issues to look at are the property location, <br />wind conditions, time frame (oftenit needs;,to occur before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.), and the <br />specific day of the planned bruin. If [here were consistent complaints, no more permits <br />were issued. <br />Donlin presented severaly documents on information on bums that included Effects of Fire <br />on the Great Plainsr,:Prescribed Burning Guidelines, and Grassland Burning. <br />... lys,.. <br />Mr. Bennett statedtlat it was fine to burn sizable lowland. The Carlos Avery fire did not <br />hurt the ;wildlife, but: -lost four houses because of bad timing. It should have probably <br />been dore h' mailer .Matches. <br />O'Connell asked Mr. Bennett if he would be willing to go to the Planning and Zoning <br />Board meeting to address these issues personally. She then asked how far away should <br />pines be located from the house to be safe. Mr. Bennett answered that in a tight <br />environment, 2-3 pines close to the house can cause problems when a fire burns in the <br />7 <br />