Finger Lakes Credit Union

715 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580

Client: Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union
Construction Completion: October 2026

Project Services: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Site Planning, SWPPP Design and Inspections, Accessibility Coordination, Utility Coordination, Landscaping Plan Development, Permitting and Approval Coordination

Project Background

Costich Engineering provided land surveying and civil engineering services for Finger Lakes Credit Union’s new Webster branch, which opened to members in October 2026 at the corner of Ridge Road and Hatch Road. The 2,600-square-foot building gives the credit union a permanent, owned location in Webster, half a mile from the leased office it replaced.

From Leased Space to a Permanent Home in Webster

Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, now operating as Finger Lakes Credit Union, has served Webster members since its 2021 merger with Webster Federal Credit Union. That branch operated out of a leased building at 815 Ridge Road that had become outdated and larger than the credit union needed. Rather than renew, the credit union purchased the corner parcels at Ridge and Hatch and built new. The project received final Planning Board approval in August 2025, broke ground in December 2025, and opened with a ribbon cutting on October 15, 2026.

Survey and Site Civil from Due Diligence Through Construction

Costich’s work began with ALTA/NSPS survey support during due diligence. It continued through site planning, grading, utilities, accessibility, landscaping, and permitting coordination with the Town of Webster. The site layout is organized around a drive-through lane and a curbed circulation loop that wraps the building, with parking and landscaped areas fronting Ridge Road. Costich also prepared the project’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and performed the required SWPPP inspections throughout construction, keeping erosion and sediment controls in place along the site perimeter as work moved from earthwork to paving. Steel framing went up in January, and construction continued through the winter to reach the fall opening.

A Corner Site Built Around Member Convenience

The completed branch includes a drive-through lane and a 24-hour drive-up ATM, with access from Hatch Road near one of Webster’s busiest commercial stretches of Ridge Road. Costich has supported other recent development in Webster, including the McAlpin Industries manufacturing expansion on Publishers Parkway.

FAQ

What does site civil engineering for a bank or credit union branch involve?

Branch sites are built around vehicle circulation. Drive-through lanes, ATM access, parking, and pedestrian routes all have to work together on a compact parcel, along with grading, drainage, utilities, landscaping, and municipal approvals. On the Finger Lakes Credit Union Webster branch, Costich organized the site around a multi-lane drive-through and a curbed circulation loop that wraps the building.

How long does a branch project take from approval to opening?

Timelines vary by site and municipality. The Webster branch received final Planning Board approval in August 2025, broke ground that December, and opened in October 2026, about 14 months from approval to opening.

When is a SWPPP required for a commercial project in New York?

Projects that disturb one or more acres of soil, or smaller areas that are part of a larger plan of development, need coverage under the NYSDEC Construction General Permit. That requires a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and regular inspections by a qualified inspector throughout construction. Costich prepared the SWPPP and performed the required inspections for the Webster branch.

Why start a site development project with an ALTA/NSPS survey?

An ALTA/NSPS survey documents boundaries, easements, utilities, and existing conditions to a national standard, so owners and lenders know what they’re working with before design begins. Costich provided ALTA/NSPS survey support during due diligence on the Webster branch.