Chapel Wells Subdivision in Lorena, TX

Chapel Wells Subdivision is a new construction project located at 1957 Hambleton Drive Chapel Road @ Palafox Road in Lorena, Texas. The development covers 10,000 square feet and is scheduled to finish in April 2027. The work involves installing new sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and miscellaneous infrastructure to build out the subdivision. This project is privately funded on private land for private use, with Kutch Inc. and Adrian Kutscherousky listed as the owners and developers of record.

Project Details and Timeline

The estimated cost for this accessibility-focused construction is $93,700. Walker Partners, LLC serves as the design firm of record, while Eddie Hare is the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2022, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction officially started in October 2023. The filing indicates a scheduled completion date of April 2027, resulting in a build window of 1,307 days from start to finish.

The site is situated in McLennan County and falls inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone A. This designation is relevant for construction planning and infrastructure durability. The project’s status is listed as Review Complete by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The scope is strictly limited to the accessibility and infrastructure elements described in the filing, such as pedestrian access improvements.

Local Context and Comparison

In the broader context of McLennan County, this project’s estimated cost is below the county median for new construction filings. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the county is $970,000. Additionally, the cost per square foot for Chapel Wells Subdivision is $9, which is significantly below the county median of $142 per square foot. The scheduled build window is longer than the county median of 245 days, reflecting the specific timeline set for this private development.

Walker Partners, LLC has designed several other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including the City of Waco Right of Way and Hartrick Bluff Roadway. Other nearby registered projects in the Lorena area include First Woodway Baptist Church and Woodway Elementary School Sidewalk Connector. The local area, identified by ZIP code 76655, has a population of about 9,572 residents and a median household income of $106,012 according to U.S. Census estimates. The majority of housing in this area is owner-occupied, with a median home value of $294,600.