Stormwater Management and Flooding at 7 Community Drive
Town of Cheektowaga
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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