Title/Name/Summary:
Bank of America - 15862 S LaGrange Road - Bank of America ATM upgrades
History:
The subject property (P.I.N. 27-16-403-011) is located within the Lakeview Plaza shopping center and is zoned COR - Mixed Use. The site currently contains an operating Bank of America branch with multiple existing drive-through lanes. The applicant proposes to remove the ATM along 158th Street (north side of property) and relocate it to the existing drive-up ATM location on the south side of the property. The facility was previously home to Lasalle Bank, going back to the year 2000. In 2016, a review was performed which enabled Bank of America to install the ATM which the bank is now asking to remove and place in the existing drive-up lanes on the South end of the property. In addition, the petitioner requested approval for lighting and landscape changes in 2023.
Quick facts -
Project: Appearance Review for ATM relocation and rerouting of data and power
Petitioner: Bank of America
Petitioner Contact: Sal Randazzo, Cushman & Wakefield & Nelco Architecture, Inc. (Jack Austin, Robert J. Sullivan, Jr.)
Purpose: Maintain drive-through banking services by repositioning the existing ATM within the drive-through while keeping equipment and power/data within existing rooms.
Project Attributes:
Address: 15862 S. LaGrange Rd
P.I.N.(s): 27-16-403-011
Size: 58095.08 Square Feet
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Regional Core
Comprehensive Land Designation: Regional Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: COR - Mixed Use
Surrounding Land Use:
North: COR - Mixed Use
South: COR - Mixed Use
East: COR - Mixed Use & BIZ - General Business
West: COR - Mixed Use
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
Per the construction documents (Nelco Architecture, Inc., dated 06/13/2025), the scope includes: saw-cutting and partial demolition of the existing concrete island; trenching as needed for new electrical and low-voltage raceways; installing a new reinforced concrete ATM island (approximately 4" high at the ATM centerline on the customer side); installing new traffic/security bollards with gray “HDPE” sleeves and red reflective bands; relocating the existing drive-up ATM to the new position; and routing power/data concealed to the existing network/electrical room. Existing drive-through signage is to remain unless specifically indicated; vendor-provided 'Drive-Thru ATM' and 'Do Not Enter' signs shown on the plans will require a separate sign permit under LDC Section 6-307.
The relocation occurs entirely within the existing drive-through area on the south side of the site. Lane widths are maintained by trimming/reshaping the island and restriping. All disturbed pavement and any incidental landscape/curb areas are to be repaired to match existing. No changes to traffic circulation or the number of drive-through lanes are proposed.
Scope of Work (per permit applications and plans):
• Remove existing ATM and island along 158th Street frontage.
• Relocate ATM to south drive-through lane with new reinforced concrete island.
• Route new power and data conduits from ATM to existing electrical room
• Install security bollards and protective measures.
• Remove associated signage, striping, and canopy-mounted clearance bars at the former ATM lane, as well as restriping the new ATM lane.
Planning Considerations:
• Landscaping (LDC Section 6-305): Removal of the north ATM creates an opportunity for improved landscaping. The disturbed area must be restored with landscaping consistent with Section 6-305 standards, which requires screening of vehicular areas and continuity of landscaped buffers.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Currently, the sidewalk on the west side of the property does not connect through to 158th Street. Relocation of the ATM eliminates a vehicle/pedestrian conflict point at the north, and staff recommends completing the missing sidewalk connection as part of this petition to improve site walkability.
• Façade/Design: ATM relocation is to a screened drive-through area at the rear (south) of the site. No major architectural changes are proposed to the main building façade.
• Traffic/Circulation: The proposal consolidates ATM operations to one location, simplifying traffic flow. The south-side ATM is integrated into existing drive-through stacking and circulation lanes.
• Engineering: All disturbed pavement or landscaped areas must be repaired to original or better conditions, per demolition/construction notes
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Bank of America, case number 2025-0742, as shown in the plan titled: “Appearance Review for ATM relocation and rerouting of data and power”, submitted on September 11, 2025, has been administratively approved on September 12, 2025, subject to the following conditions:
1. Landscaping: Remove the existing ATM island and restore the disturbed area with landscaping per Section 6-305 of the Land Development Code. Landscape plans must be submitted for staff approval prior to building permit issuance.
2. Sidewalk Connectivity: Complete the sidewalk connection from the west side of the property to 158th Street to ensure continuous pedestrian circulation.
3. Site Restoration: All disturbed pavement, striping, and landscaping areas must be repaired or replaced to Village standards.
4. Bollards/ATM Island: Install bollards and ATM island as shown on plans; materials must be consistent with those used elsewhere on site.
5. Permits: Obtain required building and electrical permits prior to commencement of work.
6. Scope: Approval is limited to the ATM relocation and associated site work described in this petition.