Planning and Zoning Commission, October 7, 2026
Approves 11-unit multifamily at 65 Van Zandt Street and 28 Rowan Street, unanimous
What happened
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved application 2026-47RM, the Wall Street Neighborhood Association's zoning text and map amendment creating the Wall Street Village District overlay.
- Jurisdiction
- Norwalk, CT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Coastal Site Plan Review at 3 Brown Place
Brian and Jessica Bailey: demolish existing non-FEMA-compliant single-family home and build a new flood-compliant single-family residence on about 1/3 acre in the CD1S zone adjacent to Norwalk Harbor. No variances were needed. The Harbor Commission found the project consistent with the harbor management plan. The roll call was all yes.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved application 2026-47RM, the Wall Street Neighborhood Association's zoning text and map amendment creating the Wall Street Village District overlay.
Key Decisions (6)
Coastal Site Plan Review at 3 Brown Place
Site Plan Review for exterior modifications at 35 Van Zandt Street
11-unit multifamily at 65 Van Zandt Street and 28 Rowan Street
POCD amendment adopting Strategic Harbor Study
Zoning text amendment to Articles 4, 7 and 9
Wall Street Village District overlay text and map amendment
Development Activity (3)
3 Brown Place flood-compliant single-family residence
Residential
65 Van Zandt / 28 Rowan Street multifamily
Residential
Isaac Street development
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
The Wall Street overlay removes density limits and eases parking…
Infrastructure
Staff benchmarks structured parking at about $30,000 per space, and…
Other
The mayor's office is seeking a citywide zoning ban on…
Commercial Demand
Convalescent and nursing homes are now allowed by special permit…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, a staff member, 2 applicant's representatives, a witness, and 3 members of the public.
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