HomeMy WebLinkAboutAO-23-01 - Supplemental - 0480 Shelburne Road (4)September 16, 2023
Adam Jones
Myer’s Wood Fired
408 Shelburne Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 863-5013
Cell (802) 238-2081
Dear South Burlington Review Board:
In conjunction with the current “Development Notice” appeal by Payson/Brunette, I wanted to
add what information we have found to date with our attempt to find resolution for their issue.
I have made inquiries with the following groups:
Brickliners Chimney Repair, Williston
Mt Mansfield Chimney, Colchester
Catamount Chimney, Fletcher
Above the Rest Chimney, Morrisville
All establishments stated they were not aware of screens, filters, devices, etc
that would help to eliminate the “SMELL” of wood fire.
Avonda Air Systems, South Burlington
This is the Air/HVAC group that did the construction all our hood systems, ansel
systems, and chimney vent for our oven, grill, and griddle at 408 Shelburne
Road. They also were not aware of any device, system to help eliminate the
“SMELL” of wood burning. They only project they were involved in similar was
with Zero Gravity and trying to offset the smell of the beer making process. The
system they researched for that instance was an Osmosis/Water Vapor cleaning
as the byproduct of brewing was steam. They stated it would not work for the
dry direct burn of wood and the smell it produces since it is a direct fuel.
Foam Brewers, Burlington
Foam also looked into eliminating the smells from their brew processes and
came across a device called a catalytic combustor. This too would help act as
a filter to ‘water laden vapors’ as a secondary way to catch smells in water
exhausts (steam). After passing the name of this device to all the above
establishments, they all agreed this would not influence the SMELL of burning
wood…and also could create a fire hazard issue in relation to the direct temp of
the fuel source.
Folino’s Pizza, Burlington
I spoke to one of the owners, Buddy Koerner, and asked about the ‘need’ to put
something in their Burlington place to reduce the smell of their oven process and
if we could take note on it. He stated they have never been asked to modify,
change, or amend their cooking process of the wood oven since they started in
Burlington…or any of their locations. They have put in the same type of system
in all of their spots, all per local guidance of building permits, fire
permits/regulations, and city ordinances. As of August 25, 2023, he has not
received any complaints regarding their smell in Burlington.
Please also note that if a reasonable, cost-effective solution does exist to eliminate “SMELLS” of
wood burning, we are very happy to put in place. The specific point that I would like to add is
that the Payson/Brunette complaint is not about “smoke” becoming a nuisance, but the
apparent smell of the wood burning process.
Many other neighboring homesteads in the area have offered to testify of their experiences if
necessary. At this point I did not feel it would be necessary to have them take their personal
time to contribute to this situation. Again, we have been and our continuing to see what other
ideas/option might exist that can make this an amicable solution for both parties.
Thank you,
Adam Jones
Owner, Myer’s Wood Fired
802/238-2081
Cc: Joe Larkin
Pietro Lynn