HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-131 Ithaca Beer Noise PermitMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
August 14, 2023
TB Resolution 2023–131: Approval of a Noise Permit for Ithaca Beer private event on September 23, 2023
Whereas, Ithaca Beer submitted a noise permit application to be permitted to hold a private event on Saturday, September 23rd from 8pm – 11 pm with outdoor, amplified music, and
Whereas, Ithaca Beer had been granted 6 noise permits for a monthly event with outdoor music that have not been held, and
Whereas, Ithaca Beer has stated they do not intend to hold the permitted September event as approved, and will hold the annual Octoberfest event in October, and
Whereas, Ithaca Beer has requested this permit for the private event in lieu of the September permitted event, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves the request for a noise permit submitted by Ithaca Beer for a private event on September 13, 2023, with the following
Conditions
Music shall stop no later than 11:00 p.m.
Hay bales shall be stacked behind any speakers used and no shorter than the speakers used
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
The waiver is the minimal intrusion needed, because the amplification is needed to hold special larger events; 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 specified
time on a specified date, with ample lead time/notification to the neighborhood and with the above-listed conditions in place.
Moved:Rich DePaoloSeconded:Rod Howe
Vote:ayes –DePaolo, Howe, Goodman, Levine, Rosen and Johnson