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Chevy Chase Bank Proposal
to Build New Branch Bank
Overview
Chevy Chase Bank is proposing to build a
branch bank at the Kimball’s Market site, 12 Olney Sandy Spring Road. The site also adjoins Porter Street on the west. A meeting was held
December 19 at the proposed bank site. Chevy Chase Bank representatives
provided a number of handouts, which were conceptual planning documents and are
subject to change. Representatives from Chevy Chase Bank met with representatives
of the SSARPC Steering Committee before the bank created its plan.
Copies of the conceptual planning documents can be obtained by contacting Joe
Pearson’s office at 240-497-7032.
The following is from the preface of the
documents and is a good summary of what was covered at the meeting:
“Chevy Chase Bank
is proposing to construct a one-story 3,650 sq. ft. branch bank with a
three-lane drive-up ATM and teller service. The proposed plan provides
landscaped setbacks at both road frontages, as well as at the abutting
residentially zoned property to the south. At rte. 108, a new sidewalk
with an adjacent brick garden wall will connect to a small brick pedestrian
plaza with appropriate lighting and seating at the Bank’s street entry.”
Presentation
Chevy Chase Bank wants to be part of the
community and its design of the Ashton branch bank focuses on making it
accessible and coordinated with the rest of the area. The building is
close to the street, and so will encourage walking.
There will be no dumpsters on the
property; the cleaning staff will take all trash out and shred the paper.
The heating and air conditioning units will be in the attic; the only things on
the ground will be the building and trees.
The large size of the lot and the small
size of the building encourage extensive landscaping. The design pays
attention to pedestrian elements. The view from Route 108 will be
screened by landscaping. There will be a brick plaza, with a brick wall
and seating in front of the building. Parking will be in back of the
building.
Entrance and exit will be off Route 108,
with the drive through on the side with the gas station. The bank wants
to choose lighting fixtures and furniture that will be consistent with what is
being used in downtown Ashton.
There has been land set aside for an extra
lane on Route 108 but the State Highway Administration has not shown bank
personnel any drawings yet.
The storm water pond area will be
installed under the parking area, in order to provide more space for good
landscaping on the lot.
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