Woodland Hills stormwater violations and stop work order
Town of Manlius
Summary
Residents downstream of the Woodland Hills subdivision described mudslides, clogged culverts, property damage, and a road made impassable during the July 30 storm. The ZBA upheld the stop work order, keeping construction halted until the developer fixes erosion controls. A separate court case against the developer is pending.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The town has spent significant highway department hours cleaning mud from drains, and plans to bill the developer through a new drainage district.
Downstream residents on Hoag Lane, Churchill, and Muirfield Drive get relief from flooding while the order stays in place.
The developer, Hoag Road Properties LLC, cannot continue construction until violations are corrected.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Sep 17, 2026
Residents downstream of the Woodland Hills subdivision described mudslides, clogged culverts, property damage, and a road made impassable during the July 30 storm. The ZBA upheld the stop work order, keeping construction halted until the developer fixes erosion controls. A separate court case against the developer is pending.
Planning Board - Feb 23, 2026
Residents have been calling the board about a developer clearing trees and digging before the town board has approved the agreements tied to the subdivision. The board clarified that only the town board can issue a stop-work order, and it decided to hire its own engineer to independently verify compliance with subdivision conditions.
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