Planning & Zoning Commission - 2026-03-04
Approves 108 Water Street Mixed-Use Development with Hotel, 6-1 (Tabachnik opposed)
What happened
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a coastal site plan for Spinnaker Acquisitions' mixed-use development at 108 Water Street, allowing conversion of previously approved office space to a 130-room hotel while retaining 59 apartments, restaurant, and boat slips.
- Jurisdiction
- Norwalk, CT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-1 (Tabachnik opposed)
Projects in this meeting (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings108 Water Street Mixed-Use Development with Hotel
Recommended 6-1Harbor Ventures Extension of Time - 18 Harbor Avenue
Recommended 6-0163 Gregory Boulevard Shoreline Wall Compromise
Recommended 7-0Meeting Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a coastal site plan for Spinnaker Acquisitions' mixed-use development at 108 Water Street, allowing conversion of previously approved office space to a 130-room hotel while retaining 59 apartments, restaurant, and boat slips.
Key Decisions (6)
Arts and Cultural Plan POCD Amendment
108 Water Street Mixed-Use Development with Hotel
163 Gregory Boulevard Shoreline Wall Compromise
Development Activity (3)
108 Water Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-Use
Earth Processing and Contractor Materials Storage Yard
Industrial
163 Gregory Boulevard Residential Dock
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Developer seeking flexibility between office and hotel uses at 108…
Housing Demand
Residential parking permit program being developed citywide to support expanded…
Infrastructure
City planning potential future elevation of Water Street to address…
Sentiment
Hotel operators and national brands showing strong interest in 130-key…
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