Planning & Zoning Commission 10-21-2026

The City of Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 21, 2026. The commission unanimously approved the zoning map and regulation amendments creating the Manresa Wilds Special District and unanimously approved the related special permit. Members revised provisions concerning event attendance and school-related activities. The approval requires traffic-impact review as the site develops, including staff review and anticipated consultant and state transportation review at subsequent phases. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

The commission also unanimously approved coastal site plans for a FEMA-compliant replacement home at 1 Westmere Place and an outdoor pool and related improvements at 18 Marion Avenue. A special permit for a change of use to motor vehicle sales was continued to the November 4 meeting. In pre-application discussions, the owner of 535 Connecticut Avenue proposed a zoning text amendment that could enable conversion of the vacant office building to about 96 residential units, including a proposed 15% affordable component; the commission took no action. Members also discussed a proposed zoning approach for 94 Keeler Avenue, with no action taken.