HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2025-057 Noise Permit Ithaca Beer Summer Music SeriesMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 9, 2025
TB Resolution 2025–057: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Co. for the 2025Summer Music Event Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on May 13, 2025, regarding a noise permit application for Summer Music Event Series received by Ithaca Beer Co., and discussed the request,
and
Whereas, as stated in the application speakers will be facing Rte. 13 to prevent amplified noise bouncing off the brewery and hay bales will be used as a backdrop, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grantsa noise permit to Ithaca Beer Co. for the purpose of their Summer Music Event Series, entertaining guests at their location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr.,
on the 3rd Saturday of each month, June through September, between 11am and 8pm, for a period not to exceed 4 hours, with the following
Conditions:
The placement of the hay bales described in the application should meet NYS Building/Fire Code and be as tall as the tallest speaker to mitigate the speakers used by the band(s), and
Applicant will adjust volume to the minimum necessary for the size of attending guests, and with the following
Findings:
1. The waiver from the requirements of Town Code Chapter 184 for the above music event is 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 enjoy the music events, and music is limited to 11am to 8 p.m., which hours are within “daytime
hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; the; the amplification speakers must be located on the taproom lawn and face Route 13 and have hay bales stacked to provide some mitigation where
the band is playing, and the flexibility in time frame is needed to be able to book bands with which are available with limited lead time, 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, for the reasons stated above.
Moved:Susie GutenbergerSeconded:Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen