Hoag Lane development
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.
Flooding and silt have affected nearby homes; the town is covering immediate fixes but trying to hold the developer financially responsible.
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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