Stormwater Management and Flooding at 7 Community Drive
Summary
Aspire of Western New York expanded its parking lot last year without town approval, which caused rainwater to runoff and flood neighboring properties. The board reviewed a fix involving drainage swales and a detention basin to handle major storms.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private project costs absorbed by the applicant to install required drainage swales and a detention basin.
Neighboring property owners who will receive relief from stormwater runoff and flooding.
Neighboring residents experienced property flooding due to unpermitted construction prior to this remedy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — March 25, 2026
An unapproved parking lot expansion caused significant stormwater runoff, turning neighboring backyards into a lake and creating snow storage issues. The town and applicant are working on drainage swales to protect nearby residents from future flooding.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026
Aspire of Western New York expanded its parking lot last year without town approval, which caused rainwater to runoff and flood neighboring properties. The board reviewed a fix involving drainage swales and a detention basin to handle major storms.
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