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Commission approves Kemba Financial branch plan in Glenwood Commons despite parking questions
Summary
The commission approved PC 25‑12, a development plan for a Kemba Financial branch (~2,700 sq ft) with a two‑lane drive‑through and about 25 parking spaces in Glenwood Commons. Commissioners discussed parking minimums and the city's new code limits on parking maximums.
Delaware City Planning Commission approved a development plan for a Kemba Financial Credit Union branch (PC 25‑12) within Glenwood Commons, clearing a roughly 1.82‑acre portion for a one‑story, ~2,700‑square‑foot building with a two‑lane drive‑through and about 25 parking spaces.
Staff said the landscaping and lighting plans meet city standards and pedestrian connectivity to the existing access road will be provided. "The store is going to be approximately 2,700 square feet, with about 25 parking spaces," staff said during the presentation. Amy Peterman, representing Kemba, said the credit union expects to serve local members and that the expansion responds to a local need: "Kemba Financial has been looking forward to coming to the Delaware community for some time. We're really excited about this property."
Commission discussion centered on parking: members noted code changes that now enforce both minimums and maximums to prevent excessive paving and encourage shared access in planned districts. Commissioner Nana moved to approve PC 25‑12 with staff conditions; Councilman Hoffman seconded and the commission voted unanimously in favor. Staff said the decision will go to city council as a resolution with a single reading on Sept. 22.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed to final design and permitting under the city's conditions; staff emphasized that shared access and parking plans within Glenwood Commons were part of the reason to recommend approval.
