Planning & Zoning Commission 07-15-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2026, to continue the public hearing on application 2026-41 RMSP by Manresa Osprey LLC for a zoning regulation and map amendment to create the special district Manresa Wilds (SDMW). The meeting focused on the applicant's presentation of the master plan phases, proposed land uses, and responses to commissioner and public questions, particularly regarding traffic impact, environmental remediation, flood resilience, and parking management. The applicant detailed a multimodal transportation strategy including a parking cap of 400 spaces, shuttle services, and water taxi access to mitigate traffic concerns. Public comments were extensive, with residents expressing both support and significant concerns about traffic congestion, environmental impact, flood risks, and the scale of proposed uses such as event spaces and commercial activities. The commission acknowledged the need for further detailed traffic and environmental studies before making a decision and planned to continue the hearing on July 29, 2026. No votes on procurement or contract awards were taken during this meeting, but the discussion included potential future infrastructure improvements and operational management plans related to the project.