Planning commission approves final site plan for Hercules Credit Union at 1242 West 126 South

The Planning Commission approved a final commercial site plan permitting Hercules Credit Union to build a standalone branch at 1242 West 126 South.

Planning staff described the site as part of the Riverton Market Center area on the east side of the city in a Commercial Gateway (CG) zone. The proposed single-story building is about 1,800 square feet with a single drive-through window and 12 parking stalls. Staff said the site meets ordinance standards for setbacks, lot coverage, landscaping and lighting and noted the drive-through is located about 400 feet from the nearest residential property line.

"They are currently a Riverton business in a multi tenant building just up the road on 120 Sixth," staff said, adding the applicant sought a standalone site with a drive-through configured to limit noise and light impacts. Brett Blackburn, identified himself as chief executive officer of Hercules Credit Union and said the project represents a long-term commitment to Riverton. "We're excited about being in Riverton. We've been in Riverton for 10 years. Our lease is up, and we found found this opportunity to build on this property," Blackburn said.

Staff noted site constraints including that part of the parcel includes driveway access into an adjacent Walmart lot, and that UDOT may have future plans that affect roadway width. Landscaping plans show a water-wise design requiring 13 trees; staff said the applicant provided 14. Commissioner Beck moved to approve PLZ-24018 with standard conditions 1 through 11; Commissioner Rushdie seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

With approval, the applicant may proceed to building permit submittal and construction when permits are issued; staff estimated construction could begin in four to six weeks if permits proceed quickly.