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Commission approves Orchard Hills PUD amendment for high‑density housing and C‑5 commercial corner
Summary
After a public hearing and comments from residents and the applicant, the Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission voted Jan. 12 to recommend an amendment to the Orchard Hills PUD to allow roughly 4.4 acres of high‑density residential (mostly 14‑unit buildings) and about 1.2 acres zoned C‑5 for neighborhood commercial; residents voiced opposition to any gas station on the corner and asked about construction hours and timing.
The Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 12 held a public hearing and approved an amendment to the Orchard Hills planned‑unit development that would allow higher‑density residential buildings on parcels 1A and 1B and reserve a corner parcel for neighborhood commercial (recommended C‑5 zoning).
Staff planner Elliot described the site as an L‑shaped property west of town near the water tower and West North Avenue and said the current application proposes about 4.4 acres for residential development and roughly 1.2 acres for a C‑5 commercial corner. He said most proposed buildings are three stories with flat roofs and…
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