We, the undersigned, respectfully ask the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut to deny Application #2026-41 R/M/SP, including the requested zone change from CD-1S to Special District-Manresa Wilds (SDMW), the special permit for a Development Park Master Plan, and the related text amendment for the property located at Longshore Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854, Assessor’s Map 17NE, District 5, Block 87, Lots 1 & 2, submitted by Manresa Osprey, LLC of 50 Day Street, Norwalk, CT 06854.
This petition does not oppose the restoration of Manresa Island or the creation of a public park. It opposes approving a zoning framework that allows broad future development before its community impacts have been adequately studied and publicly evaluated.
This proposed plan should be denied because the project as described in the application:
- Is incompatible with the surrounding established residential neighborhoods.
- Will create excessive traffic on residential streets, not only in the immediately surrounding areas but throughout all of Norwalk southeast of I-95.
- Has not provided sufficient impact studies on traffic, noise, flooding/runoff, wildlife and site ecology.
- Has evolved to resemble a commercial resort instead of a public park for visitors to experience nature and access the shoreline of Long Island Sound as was initially presented as the original intent.
- Is insufficiently defined as to the future uses of the property, including future potential property owners, and the impact those uses may have on the surrounding neighborhoods and the city at large.
Norwalk deserves planning that prioritizes and protects the people who live here, respects established neighborhoods, and demands from the applicant a complete understanding of the short-term impacts and the long-term effects of this project. For these reasons, we urge the Commission to reject Application #2026-41 R/M/SP in its current form.
8 Comments
This project was introduced to the community far differently than what it has become— and it shows no signs of stopping. It undermines the very spirit of small business hospitality through the influx of radical, massive commercialization on our humble, quiet shoreline. Independent restaurant owners would be well served to protect their interests and object to this veiled “philanthropic” masquerade that would destroy the quaint, charming Manresa neighborhood and depress our beautiful City.
My concern is that the proposed zoning goes way beyond the original project plan. Traffic, infrastructure, emergency access, long-term care about Norwalk neighborhoods are all major concerns.
Am fearful that residents needs and concerned for their health and quality of living are being ignored
My family and I are 100 % in support of this statement and the serious issues it articulates that will affect our near and long term quality of life and well being
We need independent studies that answer our questions and concerns
I want a traffic study completed before zone change decisions are made.
One way in + one way out = gridlock
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We, the undersigned, respectfully ask the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut to deny Application #2026-41 R/M/SP, including the requested zone change from CD-1S to Special District-Manresa Wilds (SDMW), the special permit for a Development Park Master Plan, and the related text amendment for the property located at Longshore Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854, Assessor’s Map 17NE, District 5, Block 87, Lots 1 & 2, submitted by Manresa Osprey, LLC of 50 Day Street, Norwalk, CT 06854.
This petition does not oppose the restoration of Manresa Island or the creation of a public park. It opposes approving a zoning framework that allows broad future development before its community impacts have been adequately studied and publicly evaluated.
This proposed plan should be denied because the project as described in the application:
- Is incompatible with the surrounding established residential neighborhoods.
- Will create excessive traffic on residential streets, not only in the immediately surrounding areas but throughout all of Norwalk southeast of I-95.
- Has not provided sufficient impact studies on traffic, noise, flooding/runoff, wildlife and site ecology.
- Has evolved to resemble a commercial resort instead of a public park for visitors to experience nature and access the shoreline of Long Island Sound as was initially presented as the original intent.
- Is insufficiently defined as to the future uses of the property, including future potential property owners, and the impact those uses may have on the surrounding neighborhoods and the city at large.
Norwalk deserves planning that prioritizes and protects the people who live here, respects established neighborhoods, and demands from the applicant a complete understanding of the short-term impacts and the long-term effects of this project. For these reasons, we urge the Commission to reject Application #2026-41 R/M/SP in its current form.
8 Comments
House owner in immediate vicinity of Manresa coupled with objection to an outrageous expansion of the project into a virtual theme park.
This project was introduced to the community far differently than what it has become— and it shows no signs of stopping. It undermines the very spirit of small business hospitality through the influx of radical, massive commercialization on our humble, quiet shoreline. Independent restaurant owners would be well served to protect their interests and object to this veiled “philanthropic” masquerade that would destroy the quaint, charming Manresa neighborhood and depress our beautiful City.
My concern is that the proposed zoning goes way beyond the original project plan. Traffic, infrastructure, emergency access, long-term care about Norwalk neighborhoods are all major concerns.
Am fearful that residents needs and concerned for their health and quality of living are being ignored
My family and I are 100 % in support of this statement and the serious issues it articulates that will affect our near and long term quality of life and well being
We need independent studies that answer our questions and concerns
I want a traffic study completed before zone change decisions are made.
One way in + one way out = gridlock
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House owner in immediate vicinity of Manresa coupled with objection to an outrageous expansion of the project into a virtual theme park.