Surprise planning commissioners approve 1 AZ Credit Union drive‑through ATM
October 02, 2025 | Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona
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The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan Oct. 2 for a 2,990‑square‑foot 1 AZ Credit Union branch with a dual drive‑through ATM at the southwest corner of Cactus Road and Sarabell Avenue (Case FS241468).
The permit was approved 5‑0. Staff recommended approval subject to stipulations A through E in the staff report.
The project is located in the Sycamore Farms Planned Area Development (PAD) with an underlying commercial zoning and will provide 17 parking spaces where 12 are required. The drive‑through design includes queuing for eight vehicles and a marked pedestrian crossing with a sign at the crosswalk. Access to the shopping center from Cactus Road is a full access; additional left‑in/left‑out access points are provided along Cactus and Bridal avenues.
Chris, a planning staff member, told the commission the elevations will use composite wood, aluminum and glass with metal panel accents; the north facade incorporates smooth and corrugated metal panels and metal canopies. "This will be ATM only. It's not an ITM where you interact with an individual," Chris said in response to a commissioner question about whether the units would be interactive teller machines.
The proposal required a minor PAD modification to the Sycamore Farms use standard that otherwise requires a 300‑foot separation between drive‑through entrances. The project site is 127 feet from an existing drive‑through entrance to the west. Staff said transportation staff reviewed and approved a detailed traffic queuing analysis that, according to staff, showed the drive‑through will operate within capacity and not interfere with adjacent circulation.
Staff said the neighborhood outreach meeting was held Feb. 25, 2025, and two attendees participated; recorded concerns included traffic impacts, drive‑through queuing, hours of operation, noise and neighborhood compatibility.
Commissioner Perry moved to approve the CUP and site plan; the motion was seconded and passed 5‑0.
If approved by the commission, the project will proceed under the conditions listed in the staff report.
The permit was approved 5‑0. Staff recommended approval subject to stipulations A through E in the staff report.
The project is located in the Sycamore Farms Planned Area Development (PAD) with an underlying commercial zoning and will provide 17 parking spaces where 12 are required. The drive‑through design includes queuing for eight vehicles and a marked pedestrian crossing with a sign at the crosswalk. Access to the shopping center from Cactus Road is a full access; additional left‑in/left‑out access points are provided along Cactus and Bridal avenues.
Chris, a planning staff member, told the commission the elevations will use composite wood, aluminum and glass with metal panel accents; the north facade incorporates smooth and corrugated metal panels and metal canopies. "This will be ATM only. It's not an ITM where you interact with an individual," Chris said in response to a commissioner question about whether the units would be interactive teller machines.
The proposal required a minor PAD modification to the Sycamore Farms use standard that otherwise requires a 300‑foot separation between drive‑through entrances. The project site is 127 feet from an existing drive‑through entrance to the west. Staff said transportation staff reviewed and approved a detailed traffic queuing analysis that, according to staff, showed the drive‑through will operate within capacity and not interfere with adjacent circulation.
Staff said the neighborhood outreach meeting was held Feb. 25, 2025, and two attendees participated; recorded concerns included traffic impacts, drive‑through queuing, hours of operation, noise and neighborhood compatibility.
Commissioner Perry moved to approve the CUP and site plan; the motion was seconded and passed 5‑0.
If approved by the commission, the project will proceed under the conditions listed in the staff report.
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