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Developer’s plan for 894 Middle Street approved by wetlands commission with engineering and invasive‑species stipulations
Summary
The Inland Wetland Commission approved Carrier Construction’s wetlands application (2064) for a phased, multi‑tenant industrial park at 894 Middle Street, subject to final engineering review, a filed stormwater management plan, and a five‑year mitigation monitoring and invasive‑species control plan.
The Bristol Inland Wetland and Conservation Commission voted on Feb. 2 to approve wetlands application 2064 for a proposed multi‑tenant industrial park at 894 Middle Street, with stipulations from the city engineer requiring a final engineering review, filing of a stormwater management plan on city land records, and an invasive‑species management plan.
Attorney Timothy Fury, representing Carrier Construction, told the Commission the 16.5‑acre site is city‑owned and was formerly used by Laviero Metals. Fury said the city completed remediation work, leaving six to seven monitoring wells in place and an environmental land‑use restriction on the rear corner of the parcel. “The city did a remediation… any materials that were required to be removed from this site have been, to my understanding, removed,” Fury said.
Charlie Talmadge of Development Planning Solutions described the project as a phased industrial park with primarily light industrial and compatible commercial uses and an estimated 30–40 businesses occupying 55–58 bays. “We envision light manufacturing tenants, trade contractors, HVAC techs, and electricians who need shop space,” Talmadge said.
Sagan Sulfo, a certified professional soil scientist with BL Companies, summarized the wetlands work and mitigation plan. Sulfo said the proposal targets four work areas for erosion repair and habitat enhancement, and that the project would remove roughly 0.39 acres of wetland impact while creating or enhancing about 0.5 acres — a net increase the applicant calculated at about 0.18 acres. “We are proposing to do some excavation… and install some trees in that area as well,” Sulfo said, emphasizing planned plantings and a monitoring program.
Bob Green of Robert Green Associates outlined stormwater controls: two drainage areas feeding a detention basin with pre‑treatment chambers, a design sized for the 100‑year storm with no increase in peak runoff, and an outlet structure to improved mitigation areas. Green said maintenance intervals for water‑quality units will follow manufacturer guidance and owner responsibilities.
City public‑works staff reviewed the plans and recommended standard stipulations and some added conditions: confirm basin sizing through engineering review, file a stormwater management plan on city land records, and submit an invasive‑species management plan. Commissioners discussed site stabilization, rapid implementation of erosion controls once work begins, and long‑term monitoring.
After questions and discussion, the Commission closed the public hearing and approved the application with the recommended stipulations. Fury said the project will still require full site‑plan review by the City Planning Commission and any remaining staff comments must be addressed before construction can begin. The applicant indicated early‑summer ground work was possible if approvals proceed on schedule.
Next steps: final engineering review and formal filing of the stormwater management plan with the city; Planning Commission site‑plan review; and a multi‑year monitoring and maintenance program as required by the stipulations.
