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Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space

1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666, San Marcos, TX, 78666

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space is a new construction project at 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Currently under construction. The project has an estimated value of $800K across about 3,437 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2023021599
$800K
Project Value
3,437
Square Feet
$233/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1 year
Duration
Registered:Jun 16, 2023
Start:Sep 18, 2023
Target:Sep 18, 2024
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space is a New Construction project located at 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $800K covering 3,437 sq ft. Noah Kara is the property owner and Ryden Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 16, 2023.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space?

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space is a new construction project at 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New building for quick-service restaurant and shell space.

Is Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space open in San Marcos?

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space is currently under construction in San Marcos, TX. Its current TDLR status is "Review Complete".

Where is Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space located?

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space is located at 1617 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666, in Hays County.

Who is the owner or developer of Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space?

Noah Kara is the property owner/developer of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space?

Ryden Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space cost and how big is it?

Layne's Chicken Fingers & Shell Space has an estimated construction value of $800K and approximately 3,437 square feet (about $233/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

New building for quick-service restaurant and shell space.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
June 16, 2023
Review Complete
June 16, 2023
Construction Start
September 18, 2023
Expected Completion
September 18, 2024

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Review Complete

Jun 16, 2023

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: TABS2023021599

Property Owner

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Noah Kara
Contact: Noah Kara
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13102 Cameron Crest Ln, Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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Hays County Economy

3.6%
Unemployment
$419K
Median Listing
4,595
Bldg Permits/yr
304K
Population
1,660
Active Listings
$92K
Median Income
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