Description
A residential development whose drainage failures prompted town emergency repairs, notices of violation, and a stop-work order allowing only remedial work. A court summons is the next enforcement step, with a trial date in September.
Impact summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied it on Sep 17, 2026.
Construction stays halted until erosion controls are fixed, protecting downstream homes from further mud and flooding.
Applicant
- Name
- Tom Douglas
- Address
- Hoag Lane, Town of Manlius
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Sep 17, 2026
The developer's appeal of the stormwater stop work order was denied after it failed to appear or submit evidence.
Town Board - Aug 26, 2026
A residential development whose drainage failures prompted town emergency repairs, notices of violation, and a stop-work order allowing only remedial work. A court summons is the next enforcement step, with a trial date in September.
Town Board - Aug 12, 2026
The subdivision under construction on Hoag Lane was cleared of vegetation, causing mud and flooding into neighboring yards. The town has issued notices of violation and a stop-work order and won't issue building permits until the stormwater plan is compliant.
Town Board - May 13, 2026
The board conditionally approved forming Drainage District #4 for the 16-lot Woodland Hills subdivision, requiring the developer to first form an HOA that owns the drainage infrastructure and grants the town easements.
Related issues (2)
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