Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #197 - ADA Parking Area Upgrades in Mesquite, TX

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store completed a targeted renovation at its Mesquite location, focusing specifically on accessibility compliance for its parking facilities. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (TDLR), involved the removal and replacement of asphalt, concrete, and curbing to ensure the ADA parking space met current federal standards. This work was executed on the property at 5304 N Galloway Ave in Dallas County.

The renovation was privately funded and took place on private land. The estimated cost for this specific scope of work was $75,000. The filing listed the square footage as 1 sq ft, reflecting that the project focused on site improvements rather than interior square footage expansion. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Landy Perkins, and the design firm of record was CESO, Inc.

Project Timeline and Status

Construction on the ADA parking upgrades began in November 2021. The TDLR record indicates that the project was registered in September 2021, with a scheduled completion date of November 2022. The TDLR closed the project file in November 2022, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that the regulatory oversight for this specific alteration has concluded.

In the context of Dallas County construction activity, this project’s cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $247,787, placing this $75,000 project in the lower range of expenditures. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 92 days, suggesting a phased approach or specific scheduling constraints during the construction period.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is the owner of record. The company has registered three other TDLR projects in Texas, including locations in San Antonio, San Marcos, and Baytown, all of which are also closed. CESO, Inc., the design firm for this Mesquite project, has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, ranging from general stores to large retail developments.

Residents and visitors to the Mesquite area may find this update relevant when accessing the store. The improvements specifically address the parking area, ensuring that accessible spaces are properly defined and maintained according to ADA standards. The project represents a standard compliance update for an existing commercial property, focusing on site accessibility rather than structural changes to the building itself.