The cost of the entire project for Fifth Third Bank is about $1.75 million, said Scott Falkowski, interim assistant city manager for Huber Heights.
“This is big for the city because it is a major intersection for us,” Falkowski said. “With this building being torn down and the site being reutilized, it shows that people want to come into the city. The quick turnaround is good.”
Huber Heights City Council is expected to approve the development plan for new construction at that site at tonight’s meeting.
Demolition of the former White Castle restaurant, which is 3,200 square feet, could begin within the next month, Falkowski said.
Jeff Kursman, spokesman for Fifth Third Bank, said no new jobs will be added.
“This is an opportunity to put a location a little more on the main road for greater visibility,” Kursman said. “The current location is a little outdated and remodeling was necessary. Ultimately, do we sink money into an older location or sink it into a new location?”
The Taylorsville location, which is nearly 2,500 square feet, currently employs seven. Fifth Third Bank could convert that building into office space or market it to other banks, Falkowski said.
“They’re not looking to leave that vacant, which is a real good thing,” he said.
There are two other Fifth Third Bank branches in Huber Heights – 7730 Brandt Pike and a bank mart at 4506 Brandt Pike.
Fifth Third Bank employs more than 22,000 people and operates 1,322 full-service banking centers across 12 states, including 189 in its Greater Cincinnati affiliate.
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