HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-17 Public Comment - E. Dobson - Construction Waste BurningFirst Name Eric
Last Name Dobson
Email Address commissioncomments@listghost.com
Phone Number 2604943881
Comments
Greetings,
Please consider a measure to eliminate the open burning of construction waste within city limits. I live in the Valley
West subdivision, and with the boom in new construction, it has become routine for the entire neighborhood to be
filled with noxious smoke. It is not a pleasant campfire-like smoke of burning lumber scraps. It is a toxic-smelling
smoke of burning garbage. It is, in my opinion, not just unpleasant but at times so strong it presents a hazard,
particularly to young children in the neighborhood park.
The Fire Marshal's guidance for recreational fires states:
“Do not burn anything other than a good dry wood. Any recreational fire that will be offensive or objectionable
due to smoke or odor emissions is prohibited.”
Why is this true for small recreational fires, but not large commercial fires burning within or directly next to our
neighborhoods?
There was a time when these burns would've taken place once or twice per building season and could be more
easily tolerated. With so many houses going up, it has become a near weekly situation. Please consider ending this
unpleasant and potentially hazardous situation.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and your ongoing service to our city.
Eric Dobson