Residents on Port Norfolk have begun conversations about a potential residential development at the Russo Marine site next to Venezia Restaurant. The 206-unit development, proposed by Venezia Restaurant’s owner Ralph Bruno, would be located at 18 Ericsson St. A preliminary rendering was presented to the Port Norfolk Civic Association earlier this month.

“It’s twice the size, in terms of units, of what’s already on the peninsula,” said John Lyons, the president of the civic association. “There are questions about traffic, water and sewer capacity, and whether it would change the character of the neighborhood.”

Bruno did not return a call seeking comment. Conversations about the any potential development are still in their infancy, Lyons said, and the association is supportive of Bruno and the role he and his family have played on the Port. No formal proposal has been filed yet with the Boston Redevelopment Authority.