Planning & Zoning Commission 03-04-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on March 4, 2026, addressed several key development and planning issues. The commission approved a referral for acquiring drainage easements to maintain storm drainage infrastructure and granted a one-year extension for Harbor Ventures LLC to secure permits for a contractor materials storage yard project. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a public hearing for Spinnaker Acquisitions LLC's proposal to modify a previously approved mixed-use development at 108 Water Street by converting part of the office space into a 130-room hotel. The commission discussed flood preparedness, coastal management compliance, and traffic impacts, ultimately approving the amendment with conditions to finalize flood preparedness plans in coordination with the hotel operator. Additionally, the commission reviewed a coastal site plan application for Land Tech at 163 Gregory Boulevard concerning a retaining wall built without permits and a new residential dock, approving a compromise to lower the wall to approximate original heights with added vegetation. The meeting also included a report on the capital budget consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and updates on the arts and cultural plan amendment to the POCD. Public safety, environmental compliance, and community engagement were central themes throughout the discussions.