Norwalk Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Norwalk held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (91% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 7% compared to May (312 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Manresa Wilds zone change, text amendment, and special permit (2026-41)

Deferred.

Public presentation phase of application 2026-41 to reclassify ~125 acres on Longshore Avenue (District 5, Block 86, Lots 1 and 2) from CD1S to a new Special District Manresa Wilds (SDMW), with zoning text amendments and a special permit for a development park master plan. Applicant Manresa Osprey LLC / Manresa Island Corp proposes converting a decommissioned power plant into a privately funded public waterfront park. No merits vote taken; hearing continued to July 15, 2026 by unanimous show of hands.

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Hours extension for 314 Wilson Avenue beer garden

Approved.

Modification of coastal site plan conditions of approval for the 314 Wilson Avenue beer garden (SDLI zone, ~30 acres) to extend hours of operation: Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Saturdays noon-1am, Sundays 11am-9pm; live entertainment cessation unchanged (11pm weekdays, 6pm Sundays). Approved with one abstention. Dissenters: Shulman, Lankowski, Langalis; abstention: Hemstead. Resolution rewritten to no longer regulate restaurant hours of operation, only live music hours, plus added conditions.

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Variance application continued at 38 Westmere Avenue

Deferred.

Height and setback variances under table 4.3.1-c to raise an existing single-family dwelling for flood compliance and a proposed front addition in CD1S zone and coastal area management overlay at 38 Westmere Avenue, District 6, Block 33, Lot 39. Item opened and moved to next meeting; will be fully read July 16.

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Height variance denied at 1 Westmere Avenue

Denied.

Catherine Giusti sought building height and total building height variances under table 4.3.1-C to construct a new single-family dwelling (replacing a 1994 home to be demolished) in CD1S zone and coastal area management overlay at 1 Westmere Avenue, District 6, Block 33, Lot 57. Revised proposed mid-roof height 35.25 ft (32 ft allowed) and total height 42.6 ft (40 ft allowed). Initial approval motion did not pass; board then denied without prejudice on a 4-in-favor vote, allowing applicant to return. Board concerned about granting height variances on a new build in a flood zone.

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AC condenser unit variance approved at 12 Pine Hill Avenue

Approved.

Peter and Alexandria Benavides sought a rear setback variance under table 4.3.1-B (15 ft required, 10.5 ft proposed) for two proposed AC condenser units at an existing single-family dwelling (built 1929) in the CD-1M zone at 12 Pine Hill Avenue, District 3, Block 48, Lot 5. Required setbacks deemed unachievable hardship on the corner lot. Approved unanimously.

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Special permit for car rental agency at 200 Connecticut Avenue

Approved.

Special permit to allow an Avis rental car business within the existing parking garage at 200 Connecticut Avenue (District 5, Block 64, Lot 42), an 8-story office building with upper 3 stories being converted to 35 residential units. Project dedicates 31 parking spaces (313 existing, 279 required). Minor physical work: a 200 sq ft office and transaction windows. Approved.

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Architectural Peer Review Expenditure at 65 Van Zant St & 28 Rowan St

Approved.

Coastal Site Plan Review, Millen-Privilsky, 65 Van Zandt Street and 28 Rowan Street, District 3, Block 34, Plots 13 and 16, for construction of an 11-unit multifamily building. Vote was to approve the architectural peer review expenditure, using DeCarlo and Dahl (Bob Griswatz) as reviewer. Applicant not present. One abstention (JJ/Jordan Byron), otherwise unanimous.

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Coastal Site Plan Review at 22 Lowndes Ave

Approved.

2026-36, Coastal Site Plan Review, Lowndes Ave Partners LLC, 22 Lowndes Ave, District 2, Block 90, Lot 10, for construction of a new single-family detached dwelling on a half-acre coastal lot. Includes pergola, pool, permeable paver driveway; increases impervious coverage by ~1150 sq ft to 6600 sq ft. Seawall replacement to be handled under a separate future coastal site plan review. Carried unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Norwalk meetings →

Zoning Changes

• CD1S → SDMW, approximately 125 acres at Longshore Avenue, Norwalk (District 5, Block 86, Lots 1 and 2) (Manresa Osprey LLC)
• CD4, parcels mostly under half an acre at Wall Street neighborhood (parcels within proposed overlay), Norwalk (Wall Street Neighborhood Association)
• CD4 at 23 Isaac Street, Norwalk (Wall Street Opportunity Fund LLC)

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• variance: 25 instances
• commercial: 19 instances
• density: 14 instances

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