HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-090a LaTourelle and Firelight Camps Noise PermitMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
May 9, 2022
TB Resolution 2022 –090a: Noise Permit for LaTourelle and Firelight Camps seasonal events
Whereas the Town Board received the annual request and listing of seasonal events at LaTourelle and Firelight Camps for the upcoming season and discussed same, and
Whereas Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 184, Noise, Section F allows the Town Board to waive the holding of a public hearing and the Town Board has determined that unique circumstances
apply in this instance, given that the venue has received numerous noise permits over the last decade and no one has ever appeared in front of the Board to comment, nor has the Board
ever received a complaint regarding the venue’s activities, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grants a noise permit, for LaTourelle/Firelight Camps for the events listed as submitted and similar in size and scope, noting that other events may be added
as the 2022 season continues, with the following -
Findings:
1. The waiver from the requirements of Town Code Chapter 184 for the above music events are necessary for a valid purpose, because music might not be able to conform at all times to
the requirements of Chapter 184, and LaTourelle/Firelight Camps’ Planned Development Zone specifically allows for events/receptions, subject to or upon the issuance of any permits required
Town Code §271-3B(5)(e)(1), and
2. The waiver is the minimal intrusion needed, because the amplification is needed to provide dinner music to the area, and music is limited to no later than 10 p.m.; the entertainment
is intended to be and has proven to be unobtrusive given the location of the property, and
3. On balance, the need for and benefits of the waiver outweigh the needs and rights of the surrounding neighbors to a peaceable and quiet environment, because the music is for a limited
amount of time on the specified dates and/or for the season of May through October when these types of events occur outdoors.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Howe, Goodman, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson and Rosen