The Village of Plandome Manor is also listed in the suit. According to reports, they had approved the application for the fill, stating that:
Opposition of the development claim the amount of fill is excessive and will damage the delicate ecosystem of the pond. The Horvats are asking for 350 cubic yards of fill, while the Village usually only allows a maximum of 50 without an application process.
It isn't clear why the fill is necessary, but Horvat, who's name is listed in court documents as Bowie Horvat, recently put his Vancouver home on the market. Horvat was traded last season by the Canucks, and signed an eight year contract extension with the Islanders.
According to the reports, public meetings took place before the decision was made to allow the project to go ahead. Horvat and his wife were not present, but sent legal representation on their behalf to each one.