HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-074 Noise Permit Ithaca Beer Special EventsMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April 24, 2023
TB Resolution 2023–074: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Company’s Summer Music Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on April 24, 2023 regarding a noise permit application for a Summer Music Seriesreceived by Ithaca Beer Co., and discussed the request,
and
Whereas, as stated in the application speakers will be faced to prevent amplified noise bouncing off brewery and facing Route 13, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grants a noise permit to Ithaca Beer Co. for the purpose of their Summer Music Series, events on May 7, 2023 and July 16th, entertaining Guests at their
location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr., with the following
Conditions:
Hay bales will be no less than 7’ feet tall and no shorter than the amplification equipment used by the band(s) for the event, and
amplification equipment will face Route 13
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 Ithaca Beer’s Planned Development Zone specifically allows for music events, subject to or upon the issuance of any permits required (Town Code §271-15.D(3),
and
2. The waiver is the minimal intrusion needed, because the amplification is needed to hold special larger events and are limited to once a month, no later than 9p.m., which hours are
within “daytime hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; 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, with the above-listed limitations in place to minimize the intrusion on the neighbors.
Moved:Rich DePaoloSeconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Goodman, Howe, Levine, Johnson and Bleiwas