The developer of a former 15-acre brownfield site in Bristol has filed its first application to redevelop the property.
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The developer of a former 15-acre brownfield site in Bristol has filed its first application to redevelop the property.
Bristol-based Carrier Construction Inc. tentatively acquired the 894 Middle St. parcel from the city in January for $625,000. The company’s plan to build a multi-tenant industrial development was selected after the city issued a request for proposals last November.
The sale will not be finalized until Carrier receives all necessary development approvals.
According to city officials, the 894 Middle St. parcel was originally two lots that it combined. One of the lots was the former location of a metal reclamation business. The site has since been remediated, but it was determined it couldn't be used for residential development.
During its regular monthly meeting on Monday, the city’s Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency accepted an application from Carrier seeking approval for a wetlands permit for the project.
According to documents filed with the application, Carrier plans to construct up to seven buildings totaling about 70,000 square feet. The project would be built in two phases over a maximum of four years, creating a private business park that could accommodate 26 to 46 tenants.
The project would also create parking areas and “other associated improvements.”
The property is approximately 16.5 acres and has more than an acre of wetlands. It is located at the corner of Middle Street, which is also state Route 229, and Enterprise Drive.
Under the purchase agreement with Bristol, Carrier will receive a 100% real property tax abatement for two years, a 50% abatement in the third year, and then 10% abatements for years four through seven.
Justin Malley, Bristol’s economic development executive director, said Carrier submitted the only RFP proposal for the property.
The proposed tenant mix may include specialty trade contractors, business and professional services, manufacturers, distributors and similar businesses allowed in the industrial park zone.
The company will also need to submit site plans for approval before construction can begin.