Norwalk Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Norwalk held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was down 46% compared to July (359 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Zoning text amendment 2026-48R for CD4 dwelling unit conversion (21 and 23 Isaac Street)

Deferred.

Wall Street Opportunity Fund LLC (c/o Jason Milligan) zoning regulation text amendment to Article 4 to allow CD4-zone properties with site plan or special permit approval for dwelling units (dormitory, extended stay hotel rooms, and/or multifamily) to convert to any other type of dwelling units, so long as total dwelling units do not increase. Represented by Adam Blank. Applicant sought to convert 23 Isaac Street from a split (100 multifamily/119 extended stay) to entirely multifamily (207 units), increasing affordable units from 10 to 20 (potentially 60 via Build4CT) and parking to ~209 spaces. Public hearing held; one public speaker (Mark Allen) in favor. Motion to continue and have staff draft a favorable resolution for the August 19th meeting; carried by show of hands unanimously. Public hearing closed.

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Coastal Site Plan Review for 21 and 23 Isaac Street

Deferred.

Coastal site plan review 2026-52 for 21 and 23 Isaac Street, tied to the pending zoning text amendment 2026-48R. Commission could not take action until deciding the text amendment, so the application was continued to at least the August 19th meeting. Moved by Harvey (SPEAKER_11), seconded by Lou (SPEAKER_17); passed unanimously by show of hands.

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Parking variance at 218 Flax Hill Road

Approved.

Variance of Table 4.3.1-E to allow parking to remain in the front yard at an existing multifamily residence (built 1865) in the CD3 zone, located at 218 Flax Hill Road, District 2, Block 48, Lot 45. Applicant McCree/Macri Properties, represented by Emily Wilson of Goldman Gritter and Woods. Property was permitted as eight units, seeking nine units; proposal includes restriping and landscaping (arborvitae). Approved unanimously with condition to work with DPW on the driveway.

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Construction-start extension at 53 Rowayton Avenue

Approved.

Applicant John A. and Mary B. Gerster requested a one-year extension to begin construction on a previously granted variance (front yard setback and impervious surface coverage for a second-story addition) at 53 Rowayton Avenue, District 6, Block 1D, Lot 3, in the CD-1S zone and coastal area management overlay. Architect Dan Conlon represented the project. Board granted a six-month extension instead of the requested one year, unanimously.

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Coastal Site Plan portion for Harbor Loop Trail boardwalk at 20 Hendricks Ave

Approved.

Coastal Site Plan Review portion of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency boardwalk project at 20 Hendricks Ave. Approved unanimously by roll call.

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Building height variance at 1 Westmere Place

Approved.

Variance of Table 4.3.1-C for total building height (40-foot maximum, 41.9 feet proposed) for a proposed new single-family dwelling to replace an existing 1994 home, in the CD-1S zone and coastal area management overlay, at 1 Westmere Place, District 6, Block 33, Lot 57. Applicants Kathy and Paul Justy, represented by Liz Suchy of Sandak and Hennessey; architect Robert Metzger of Neil Howe Architects; engineer Tom Nelson of Concord Engineering. Design reduced from prior application (denied without prejudice June 18, 2026) to require only one variance. Approved unanimously.

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Coastal site plan approval at 1 Westmere Place

Approved.

Coastal site plan application for the new single-family dwelling at 1 Westmere Place, to proceed to the P&Z Commission. Board found the proposal consistent with the Connecticut Coastal Management Act. Includes stormwater detention systems and increased impervious-coverage reduction. Approved unanimously.

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Coastal Site Plan Review for single-family residence at Three Hilltop Road

Approved.

John and Patrice Malvisi application to construct a new single-family residence (approximately 5,000 sq ft with three-car garage, pool, pool house) within the Coastal Area Management Boundary on a two-acre triple-A zone site. Included stormwater management, revised driveway outside zoning setback, four-foot retaining wall. Approved unanimously.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 56 instances
• variance: 34 instances
• residential: 11 instances
• commercial: 10 instances
• density: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 183% from July.
• Density is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in July.

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