HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-042 Noise Permit Ithaca Beer Weekly Music SeriesMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 22, 2026
TB Resolution 2026–042: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Company for the 2025 Weekly SundaySummer Music Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on June 22,2026, regarding a noise permit application for a Weekly SundaySummer Music 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, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grantsa noise permit to Ithaca Beer Co. for the purpose of their Summer Music Series, entertaining Guests at their location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr., on Sundaysfrom
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm June through September 2026, with the following
Conditions:
As in past permits, hay bales must be placed behind the musicians, must meet NYS Building/Fire Code and be as tall as the tallest speaker, and
Amplification speakers must face NYS Route 13, 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 provide dinner music to the area, and music is limited to 3-6 p.m., which hours are within “daytime
hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; the entertainment is intended to be and has proven to be background in nature and not overly intrusive; the amplification speakers will face Route
13 to provide some mitigation from sound traveling toward the residential areas, 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 during late afternoon/early evenings on the specified dates, with the above-listed mitigation in place to minimize the intrusion on the neighbors.
Moved:Susie GutenbergerSeconded:Dave McCune
Vote: ayes – Gutenberger, McCune, Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Bleiwas and Sinton