Planning & Zoning Commission 08-05-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, where several applications related to land use and development were discussed. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a 950-foot elevated boardwalk project by the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, which involved local, state, and federal permitting and included improvements to existing outfalls. The commission also reviewed a coastal site plan for a new single-family residence with associated stormwater management and erosion control measures. Additionally, a special permit modification was considered for Indian Hill RE LLC to relocate an acoustical barrier wall, with conditions to maintain the wall and restrict use of the buffer space. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed zoning text amendment and coastal site plan review for 21 and 23 Isaac Street, involving a conversion from extended stay hotel units to multifamily residential units. The commission discussed parking requirements, affordable housing considerations, and potential spot zoning concerns. The text amendment hearing was kept open for further information and a resolution was to be prepared for a future meeting. Motions were passed to approve the boardwalk and single-family residence applications, and to continue the Isaac Street application to a subsequent meeting for further review.