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Spinnaker asks commission to treat hotel conversion like prior approval; commissioners note flood/DEEP concerns

Norwalk Harbor Management Commission · January 29, 2026
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Developers seeking to convert approved office space to a 30-room hotel at 108 Water Street said the exterior and waterfront improvements remain unchanged and emphasized additional public shoreline access and stormwater upgrades; commissioners agreed the change is consistent with the harbor plan but requested DEEP review on flooding and egress issues.

Counsel Adam Blank and the Spinnaker development team returned to the commission to request that a previously approved mixed-use project at 108 Water Street be allowed flexibility to convert a portion of approved office space to a 30-room hotel. Presenters said exterior architecture and waterfront improvements — including reconstructed bulkhead, boardwalk, public access, boat slips and about one acre of public open space…

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