At a special meeting held May 28, the Farmington Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan and special land use request for Vibe Credit Union at 31806 Grand River Avenue.

The proposal was presented by Anthony Taormina of Vibe Credit Union and Sal Lorenzano of D’Anna Associates, LLC, architect for the project. Plans call for the reoccupation of the existing 1,249-square-foot commercial building located on the northwest corner of Grand River Avenue and Lake Way Street and will include a new façade, a completely remodeled interior, and updated landscaping.  The total investment by Vibe will be approximately $1,000,000 dollars.  Construction is anticipated to begin by the end of June and be wrapped up by the end of September.

Vibe Credit Union plans to open a new branch location featuring a drive-through banking facility utilizing the site’s existing drive-through layout. The updated plan reduces the current configuration from four drive-through lanes to three.  In addition to traditional banking, the branch will also offer wealth management and real estate commercial services.

The approval supports continued investment and redevelopment along the Grand River corridor while bringing additional financial services to Farmington.

“Projects like this help strengthen the mix of services and businesses available within our community while reinvesting in existing commercial properties,” said Chris Weber, Assistant City Manager overseeing community development. “We are pleased to see continued interest in Farmington from organizations that value community engagement and long-term investment.”

Vibe Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving more than 74,000 members throughout Southeast Michigan. Operating under a people-before-profit philosophy, the organization offers a range of financial services, including savings accounts, and mortgages, while also investing in community initiatives and financial education programs.