HomeMy WebLinkAboutCClay Prk/Carmel/Prairie Medow Monday, December 22, 2003
Mayor James Brainard
One Civic Square
Carmel, In 46032
The Benefits of
Parks and Recreation
are Endless...m
Dem' Mayor Brainard:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Board to request
your signature for open burning on an established 5-acre prairie at Prairie Meadow Park.
The parkland is owned by the city and reqmres the property owner signature for the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management bum permit to be issued.
Historically, periodic fire played an important role in influencing the landscapes of
Indiana. Scientific studieshave dem°nstrated the benefits °fprescripti°nburningin
regaining the natural character of these landscapes and more specifically of prairies.
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation proposes to utilize prescription burning among other
resource management activities to revitalize and maintain the natural areas at Prairie
Meadow Park.
I respectfully request that this item be acted upon during the first BPW meeting in
January 2004 to allow time for the IDEM permitting process for a open bum in March
2004..
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Interim Director
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
CC: Diana Cordray
Mary O'Dea
Attch: IDEM Application
1055 Third Avenue SW * Carmel * Indiana * 46032
Phone (317) 848-pARK (7275) * Fax (317) 571-2468
: JFNew
Wise Growth Through Stewa~silto
6640 Parkdale Place, Suite S
Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
Phone: 317-388-1982 ext. 33
Fax: 317-388-1986
Neill Mullett
Field Supervisor
Restoration Management
Division
email:
nmullett@jfnew.com
Coroorate Office
Walkerton. Indiana
Crete qlinois
ndianaeolis. Indiana
Grand Haven, Michigan
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Native Plant Nursery:
Walkerton. no~ana
www.jfnew, com
December 18, 2003
Mr. Patrick Powlen
Indiana Department of Enwmnmental Management
Office of Air Quality
100 North Senate Avenue
P.O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6015
Dear Mr. Powlen:
I am writing on behalf of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to request a
variance for open burning on an established five-acre prairie at Pra~ne
Meadow Park. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is responsible for 15
separate parks, managing 477 acres. The variance is for prescription
burning to restore and enhance native prairie communities While also
promoting awareness, education, and local community involvement.
Historically, periodic fire played an important role in influencing the
landscapes of Indiana. Scientific studies have demonstrated the benefits of
prescription burning in regaining the natural character of these landscapes,
and more specifically of prairies. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
proposes to utilize prescription burning among other resource management
activities to revitalize and maintain the natural areas at Prairie Meadow
Park.
JFNew will manage the prescription burns through our Restoration
Management Division. Persons who are red card certified through the U.S.
Forest Service will lead our burn crews. Together our training includes
course work under IDNR State Fire Coordinator Steve Creech, as well as
several years of field experience with the IDNR Division of Nature
Preserves. JFNew is the first contractor enlisted by the IDNR to conduct
prescription burns. Our experience and professionalism in conducting
prescribed burns ~s well documented.
In 326 lAC 4-1-9 of the Burning Regulations, it states "no burning shall be
conducted within one hundred (100) feet of any structure or power line."
We are requesting an exemption for a central wellhead structure located
directly in the center of the prairie (see map). We are proposing to mow a
20-foot buffer, used in conjunction with Class A foam, to secure and protect
the wellhead structure. The perimeter of the structure consists of gravel
and turf grass, further aiding_in safety and control. Subsequently, we are
confident prescription burning will pose no threat to the structure itself.
We are also requesting another exemption for a homeowner located within
one hundred (100) feet of the proposed burn area. A six-foot asphalt
pathway, a nine-foot mowed fire lane, and approximately fifty feet of turf
grass will separate this property from the project burn site. All potentially affected persons,
including this one, have been notified and contacted by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
Furthermore, we have developed prescription parameters to avoid smoke management
complications that could potentially arise with adverse weather conditions. Prevailing winds,
relative humidity, ceiling height~ etc. will be utilized to ensure the safety and health of the Carmel
community and fire personnel.
JFNew utilizes every precaution to effectively and safely conduct each and every prescribed
burn We have developed burn plans to ensure our management objectives are met while
avoiding hazardous conditions and/or smoke management problems. If you have any questions
in regard to this request, please do not hesitate to call.
Regards,
JFNew
Neill T. Mullett
Enclosures
JFN File # 01-02~01' B
JFNew
Wise Growth Through Stewardship
NOTE:
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM 326 lAC 4-1
PRESCRIBED VEGETATION BURN
State Form: 50864 (PJll-02)
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
This is an application for prescribed vegetation open burning
approval to amply with 326 lAC 4-1. Complete and return this
application to the Office of Air Quality address provided in the upper
dght hand side of the form or fax fo 317-233-6865. In case of
questions someone may be reached at 317-233-5672 or (in Indiana)
1-800-451-6027 press 0, and ask for extension 3-5672.
You can fill out this form electronically, using your mouse and
keyboard. Simply click inside of the number one (1. Name) field to
begin, and advance to the next fields using the "tab" key on your
keyboard, or by clicking in the field with your mouse.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Office of Air Quality - Air Compliance Branch
100 N. Senate Avenue
P.O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Phone: (317) 233-5672 or
1-800-451-6027 (Indiana Residents Only)
9. Name: Organization Name:
Restoration Management Division JFNew
11. Address:
6640 Parkdale Place, Suite S
· A site is that part of the property on which a particular type of vegetation occurs, and a unit is a par[ of the site upon which the burn will
take place.
Requesting approval for how many years*: [] 1 [] 2 [] 3 [] 4 [] 5
* ff submitting for more than one year, a bum plan must be included with the application (See the information to be included in a burn plan)
and the fire/crew leader must have attended at least one prescribed burn training session presented by DNR or the National Park Service, or
other training accepted by IDEM. A certificate or other documentation must be submitted to show proof of attendance of such training.
Please note that if the location for burning is in Lake, Porter, Clark, or Floyd counties a variance will not be issued for more than one year.
18. Approximate total number of acres involved:
(Continued on page 2)
Available from the IDEM Office of Air Quality or on the Intemet at http:llwwW.in.govlicpr/webfilelformsdiv149635.pdf
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Prescribed Vegetation Bum
P Jr 1-02
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Office of Air Quality
A. 1
Burn Site: [] Located in an unincorporated area:
[] Within 100 feet of a power line:
[] Within 100 feet of a structure:
[] Within 300 feet of a frequentiy traveled road:
Burn Site: [] Located in an unincorporated area: [] Within 100 feet of a power line:
[] Within 300 feet of fuel storage area or pipeline:
[] Within 100 feet of a structure:
[] Within 300 feet of a frequently traveled road:
21. Site Address or directions from roads/street/intersection/and which side of road:
5285 Ivy Hill Drive
22. City: 23. County:
Carmel Hamilton
24. Fire Department having jurisdiction (include address):
Carmel Fire Department
2 Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 46032
I hereby certify that the information above and the attached burn plan are accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature
Ne[[I T. Multett
Type or Print Name
12/18/2003
Date: (mm/dd/year)
Field Supervisor
Title
Page 2 of 2
IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
PERSONS
State Form 49635 (R2/11-02)
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NOTE: · As part of the application for open burning approval, and in order to
comply with the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act lC 4-21.5-
3-5, complete and return this form with your application to the Office
of Air Quality address provided in the upper right hand side of the
form or Fax to 317-233-6865. in case of questions someone may be
reached at 317-233-5672 or (in Indiana) 1-800-451-6027 press 0, and
~k for extension 3-5672
indiana Department of Environmental Management
Office of Air Quality- Air Comp6ance Branch
100 N. Senate Avenue
P.O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, iN 46206-6015
Phone: (317) 233-5672 or
1-800-451-6027 (Indiana Residents Only)
http:llwww. IN,qovlidemlaiflcornpliance
keyboard. Simply click inside of the number one (1. Name) field to
begin, and advance to the next fields using the '~tab" key on your
keyboard, or by clicking in the field with your mouse.
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3. City/State: IN 46032
5. Name: 6. Address:
8. Zip:
7. City/State: IN 46032
9. Name: 10. Address:
12. Zip:
11, City/State: IN 46032
13. Name: 14. Address:
16. Zip:
15. Cia/State: IN 46032
17. Name: 18. Address:
20. Zip:
19, Cia/State: IN 46032
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21. Address: 22. City: 23. County:
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I hereby ce~[~ that I have listed all affe~ed pa~ies, as defined by lC 4-21.5, to the best of my kno~edge, if none are listed, it signifies that
Type or Print Name: Date: (mm/dd/~)
Approved and Adopted this
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
by and through its Board of Public
Works and Safety
BY:
es Brainard, Mayor ~,
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Date:
Loft,Watson.~e~l~er , ~
day of ~
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Date:
identification of Potentially Affected Persons
State Form (R2/11-02)
24. Name:
Stein Residence
26. City/State:
Carmel
28. Name:
Normand Residence
30. City/State:
Carmel
Eppink Residence
34. City/State:
Carmel
36. Name:
Meiss Residence
38. City/State:
Carmel
40· Name:
Dedinsky Residence
IN
IN
IN
IN
25. Address:
13293 Stagg Hill Dr.
27. Zip:
46033
29. Address:
13298 Stagg Hill Dr.
31. Zip:
46033
Address:
13306 Stagg Hill Dr.
35. Zip:
46033
37. Address:
5268 Navajo Way
39. Zip:
46033
Address:
5266 Navajo Way
42. City/State:
Carmel
44. Name:
Macy Residence
46. City/State:
Carmel
Name:
Grainda Residence
50. City/State:
Carmel
52. Name:
McDonald Residence
54~ City/State:
Carmel
56. Name:
Collins Residence
IN
IN
IN
IN
43~ Zip:
46033
Address:
5264 Navajo Way
Zip:
46033
49. Address:
5262 Navajo Way
51. Zip:
46033
53. Address:
5260 Navajo Way
55. Zip:
46033
57. Address:
5261 Navajo Way
58. City/State: 59. Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
· Identification of Potentially Affected Persons
l~diana Department of Environmental Management State Form (R2/11-02)
Office of Air Quality
24. Name:
Young Residence
Address:
5263 Navajo Way
City/State:
Carmel
Name:
Jaderany Residence
City/State:
Carmel
32, Name:
Blank Residence
IN
IN
27. Zip:
46033
Address:
5265 Navajo Way
31. Zip:
46033
Address:
5267 Navajo Way
34. City/State:
Carmel
IN
Zip:
46033
Address:
13289 Stagg Hill Dr,
36. Name:
Mastej Residence
38. City/State: 39. Zip:
Carmel iN 46033
40. Name:
Zhao Residence
42, City/State:
Carmel
44. Name:
Blystone Residence
46. City/State:
Carmel
Name:
Xu Residence
IN
IN
Address:
5274 Ivy Hill Dr.
43. Zip:
46033
45. Address:
5276 ivy Hill Dr.
47. Zip:
46033
49. Add,ss:
5278 Ivy Hill Dr.
50. City/State:
Carmel
Chand Residence
IN
51. Zip:
46O33
53. Address:
5279 Ivy Hill Dr.
54. City/State:
Carmel
IN
56. Name:
Irizarry Residence
55. Zip:
46033
Address:
5281 Ivy Hill Dr.
58. City/State: Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
Identification of Potentially Affected Persons
State Form (R2/11-02)
Name: 25. Address:
Lusby Residence 5283 Ivy Hill Dr.
City/State: 27. Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
28. Name:
Anderson Residence
30. City/State:
Carmel IN
32. Name:
Wilson Residence
34. City/State:
Carmel ~N
29. Address:
5287 Ivy Hill Dr.
31. Zip:
46O33
Address:
5288 Ivy Hill Dr.
35. Zip:
46033
36. Name: Address:
Wilhelm Residence 5290 Ivy Hill Dr.
38. City/State: 39. Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
40. Name: 41. Address:
Lange Residence 5277 Ivy Hill Dr.
42, City/State: Zip:
Carmel tN 46033
44. Name: 45. Address:
Wang Residence 5275 Ivy Hill Dr.
46. City/State: 47. Zip:
Carmel iN 46033
Name: 49. Address:
Sawyer Residence 5273 Ivy Hill Dr.
50. City/State: Zip:
Carmel ~N 46033
52. Name:
Peterson Residence
54. City/State:
Carmel IN
53. Address:
5272 Ivy Hill Dr.
55, Zip:
46033
56. Name: 57. Address:
Mauskapf Residence 5270 Ivy Hill Dr.
58. City/State: 59. Zip:
Carmel ~N 46033
indiana Department of Environmental Management
O~ce of Air Quality
Identiitcation of Potentially Affected persons
State Form (R2/11-02)
24. Name: Address:
Reimann Residence 13299 Stagg Hill Drive
26. City/State: Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
28. Name: 29. Address:
Homma Residence 5267 Ivy Hill Drive
30. City/State: 31. Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
32. Name: 33. Address:
Muldoon Residence 5268 Ivy Hill Drive
City/State: 35. Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
36. Name: 37. Address:
Vandeuren Residence 5292 Ivy Hill Drive
City/State: 39. Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
Name: 41. Address:
Resident 5285 Ivy Hill Drive
42. City/State: 43. Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
Name: 45. Address:
Resident' 5271 Ivy Hill Drive
46. City/State: Zip:
Carmel IN 46033
48. Name: 49. Address:
Resident 5269 ivy Hill Drive
50. City/State: Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
Name: Address:
Resident 13307 Stagg Hill Drive
54. City/State: 55. Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
56. Name: 57. Address:
Resident 13294 Stagg Hill Drive
58. City/State: 59. Zip:
Carmel I N 46033
PRESCRIBED BURNING PLAN
JFNew
JFN project number: 01-02-01 B Variance No.:
Site Area Nme:Cannel-Clay Parks Prairie Meadow County: Hamilton
Projected size of trait to be burned: 5 acres. Projected date of burning: Spring/Fall 2004
Description of area (include all fuel types present) Tall ~'ass prairie with forbs
Objectives of bum:
Management for the prairie and for planting/seeding preparation
History of previous bums (when burned, results, etc.)
March 7, 2002 Successful bum with no weather, public, or smoke issues
Weather Conditions for Burn:
Wind Velocity: 3-20 mph
Temperature: 30-85
Other:
Wind Direction: Westerly
Days Since Rain: 1 ~2
Relative Humidity: 25-70
Time of Year: Spring/Fall
List smoke sensitive areas and descriptions: There are houses on the N, S, and E sides of unit. There
is a house on Ivy Hill Drive within 100' but well contained
Special precautions and contingencies: Smoke management criteria shall be met under strict
guidehnes to avoid smoke sensitive areas, i.e. homeowners.
EQUIPMENT NEEDS
BURNING EQUIPMENT SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Number Item Number Item
4 Flappers 4 Helmets
2 Council Fire Rakes 4 Gloves (pr)
2 McLeod Rakes 4 Goggles
4 Drip Torches 4 Radios
4 Water Packs 4 Nomex Clothes
x Matches 1 Weather Kit
x Water Tank (200 gal) 1 Safety Kit
x Drip Torch Fuel Barricades
Brush Cutter + PPE's 2 Signs
Brush Cutter Fuel
Chainsaw + PPE's
Chainsaw Fuel
x ATV-mounted Foam Unit
X
Other: Truck mounted water pump and hoses
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Prescribed Bumigng Plan
Fire Boss: Neill Mullett
Sources of crew: JFNew
12/18/2003
BURN CREW
Crew Size required: 4 persons.
Crew division of labor (e.g. ignition, control or holding, etc.)
1-Ignition, 2-Control, 2-Holding
PERMITS REQUIRED:
Burning variance:
PERMITS, NOTIFICATIONS, SAFETY
Agency Individnal granting permit, phone
IDEM Office of Air Ouality (317) 232-8222
NOTIFICATIONS: (e.g. fire departments, county sheriff, etc.)
Agency Individual to notify, phone
Carmel Fire Department Gary Hovt 317-571-2619
Carmel Police Department Maior Jim Barlow 317-571-2527
Carmel Health Department Larry Beard 317-776-8500
SAFETY:
Sources of emergency aid: fire fighting: 911
First aid: 911
Date granted
D~e notified
Police or Sheriff: 911
Traffic control and/or other public safety consideration:
Contact list
Other:
PUBLICITY
Neighbors notified See attached sheet
Reception (e.g. cordial, neutral, hostile):
Any contact with news services:
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12/18/2003
Prescribed Burnigng Plan
FIRING TECHNIQUES and PREPARATIONS
Make a diagram showing ignition sequence, equipment and crew placement, and other important
information. Identify the following information:. Plan Scale, Burn Block, Firebreaks, North
Burn se uence is shown on ma . With ~ FIS 1 will initiate
backin fire at lA and roceed to lB. When sufficient blackout has occurred FIS1 will continue
from lB to lC. FIS1 will then tin the um house usin backin fire and wet line to secure the
structure. FIS1 will continue back~n fire from lC to lB to 1E. FIS1 will stretch flankin fire from
lB to lC to 1D simultaneousl FIS2 will start stretchin a flankin fire from lA to ID. Continue
stretchin line until fuel is consumed within the unit. In the event of other wind &rect~ons w~thin the
rescn tion arameters rotate firin method 450 or 900 accordin I .
~d 45~ or90~ accomm t .
Fire breaks: (see diagram)
Position
perimeter
pump House Perimeter
Method Date (s) constructed Completed()
6' Asphalt path and 10' mowed grass February 2001
15' Mowed line with wet line February 2001.
Plan prepared By: Neill T. Mullett
Reviewed by Project Manager:
Reviewed by property owner:
Date:
Date:
Date:
11/20/03
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