Planning & Zoning Commission 09-24-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 24, 2026, primarily focused on the public hearing and deliberation regarding the zoning regulation and map amendment for the Manresa Wilds project by Manresa Osprey LLC. The discussion centered on the creation of a special zoning district (SDMW) and a special permit application for the development park master plan. The applicant presented detailed responses to public comments, emphasizing extensive community engagement, ecological restoration plans, sustainability features, and phased development with traffic and parking management strategies including a reservation system capped at 200 visitor parking spaces. The commission discussed the regulatory compliance, environmental remediation, traffic impact studies, and use limitations within the proposed district. The meeting concluded with the closure of the public hearing and a motion to approve the text amendment, with further deliberations and potential approvals scheduled for an October 14 continuation meeting. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the zoning and permitting decisions will guide future development and related procurement activities for the project.