HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-043 Noise Permit Ithaca Beer Summer Music Series EventsMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 22, 2026
TB Resolution 2026–043: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Company for the 2026Summer Music Event Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on June 22, 2026, regarding a noise permit application for Summer Music Events 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 two Summer Music Events, entertaining guests at their location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr., on July
9th and 25th as described in their application, with the following
Conditions:
Music will take place between the hours of 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and for no longer than 4 hours, and
Applicant will adjust volume to the minimum necessary for the size/number of attending guests, and
Amplification speakers will face NYS Route 13, and
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 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 6 p.m.-10 p.m., the majority of which hours are
within “daytime hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; and further mitigated by the Conditions set by the Board, 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: Diana SintonSeconded:Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – Sinton, Bleiwas, Howe, Levine, DePaolo, McCune and Gutenberger