Planning & Zoning Commission - 2026-02-18

Approved $275,000 special appropriation from the historical commission for engineering research and architectural drawings to rebuild the deteriorated conservatory at Lockwood Matthews Mansion. The conservatory's wooden support beams are rotted and at risk of collapse. This amount will be deducted from a planned $1.5 million capital budget request for FY 2026-27.

Approved coastal site plan for Keith and Eileen Kavanaugh to construct a new 2,300 sq ft two-story single family residence with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 550 sq ft exercise room over a 2.5 car garage within the coastal area management boundary. Property is 200 feet from coastal resources.

Approved repair of 158 feet of deteriorated steel bulkhead at Norwalk Cove Marina boat basin, including new anchor system, transformer pad, utilities, and pedestrian boardwalk. Work to be completed before boating season. Connecticut DEEP and Army Corps permits already obtained.

Continued to March 4 meeting. LandTech representing the Huddlings seeks to retain a shoreline flood and erosion control structure built approximately 2-2.5 feet waterward of approved location and construct a new residential dock. Wall was built taller than approved due to being placed further down slope. Applicant proposes lowering wall by removing top boulders and adding plantings rather than relocating entire wall.

Approved updates to Norwalk Hospital campus signage to reflect Northwell Health rebranding. Three net new signs approved: illuminated channel letters at building top, non-illuminated reflective emergency totem at top of hill to address wayfinding issues, and canopy channel letters at main entrance. All other existing signs to be updated to new brand standards within same size and illumination parameters.

Approved conversion of 400,000+ sq ft of office space in two buildings to 300 residential apartments (56 studios, 182 one-bedrooms, 62 two-bedrooms) for Lofts M7 LLC. 27 units designated as workforce housing in perpetuity. Existing parking reduced from 1,276 to 895 spaces. Approximately 55,000 sq ft of parking deck converted to outdoor amenities including pool, great lawn, dog parks, playground, and community spaces.