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On Wednesday representatives for Chase Bank presented plans for the construction of a new bank building with a drive-through ATM in Sudbury Plaza, which is home to retailers including Shaw’s grocery store, CVS, Starbucks and Aubuchon Hardware, among others. (2:00:00)
The Chase Bank building would be situation roughly in the same spot as the old Bank of America ATM building, but at larger scale. The proposed building would be 3,100 square feet, while the total project would impact approximately 38,000 square feet and reduce the impervious surface on the parcel by an estimated 7,680 square feet.
Members of the Planning Board lauded the applicant for the positioning of the building on the parcel and relative to the road, and appreciated the added landscaping around the building. The applicant noted that they attempted to coordinate with the design cues of buildings across the street in the Meadow Walk development and the construction work underway in the plaza, while also staying within the style preferences of the bank. Some members asked to see the drive-up ATM design reevaluated to minimize its footprint and possibly improve traffic flow through the parking lot. The applicant stressed that it is not a drive-through with any type of window for human interaction.
This was an initial hearing with the Planning Board to provide the first round of feedback on the application, so no approvals were given. That’s consistent with the process the board uses. The hearing was continued to a later date, at which point the applicant will be able to provide additional information or present modifications based on items discussed with the Planning Board on Wednesday.