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Lucky Way Food Store in Galveston, TX
3802 Cove View, Galveston, TX, 77554
Lucky Way Food Store is a renovation/alteration project at 3802 Cove View, Galveston, in Galveston County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $275K across about 3,957 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $275K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,957 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $69/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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95 days after the preceding date shown.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Lucky Way Food Store
The proposed remodel of Suites A and B at 3802 Cove View in Galveston is a renovation project estimated at $275,000. The filing describes the work as a conversion of these two suites into a convenience store, a change of use that defines the scope of the alteration. The total area involved is 3,957 square feet, placing the project at a cost of $69 per square foot.
Vatani Consulting Engineers is the design firm of record for this job. The company has registered six other projects in Texas, totaling $7,245,000, including work in Houston for Victoria Park Apartments and In Time Katy. Saad Ali is listed as the owner or developer of record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funding or land acquisition involved.
Status and Timeline
TDLR completed the plan review in February 2025. The construction start date listed in the filing is May 2025, with a scheduled completion date of September 2025. Although that date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the public record does not confirm that the work is finished or that the site is ready for occupancy. The current state of the site remains unverified in the accessibility database.
The site is located in Galveston County, inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). This designation is relevant for construction planning but does not change the facts of the renovation scope. The project is one of 245 renovation or alteration filings registered in Galveston County in the last 24 months. The estimated cost is close to the county median of $250,000 for similar work, and the scheduled build window of 122 days is close to the median of 120 days.
Third-party listings provide context on the location. A listing on m.yelp.com identifies Lucky Way Food Store at this address, noting specific operating hours. Another source, beerfordriving.com, lists the location as a store carrying non-alcoholic drinks. These mentions describe the business identity and offerings but do not replace the construction status found in the TDLR record.
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Lucky Way Food Store is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3802 Cove View, Galveston, TX 77554 in Galveston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $275K covering 3,957 sq ft. saad ali is the property owner and Vatani Consulting Engineers is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 25, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the renovation at 3802 Cove View complete?
No. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While the filing listed a September 2025 completion date, the public record does not confirm the work is finished.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Vatani Consulting Engineers is the design firm of record. They have registered six other projects in Texas, including work in Houston and Katy.
What is the scope of the work?
The filing describes a proposed remodel of Suites A and B to a convenience store. The total area is 3,957 square feet.
Is this project publicly funded?
No. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. There is no indication of public funding in the record.
Is the site in a flood zone?
Yes. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Lucky Way Food Store?
Lucky Way Food Store is a renovation/alteration project at 3802 Cove View in Galveston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Proposed remodel of Suite A & B to proposed C-store located at 3802 Cove View Blvd
Is Lucky Way Food Store open in Galveston?
Lucky Way Food Store was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Lucky Way Food Store located?
Lucky Way Food Store is located at 3802 Cove View, Galveston, TX, 77554, in Galveston County.
Who is the owner or developer of Lucky Way Food Store?
saad ali is the property owner/developer of record for Lucky Way Food Store, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Lucky Way Food Store?
Vatani Consulting Engineers is the design firm of record for Lucky Way Food Store, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Lucky Way Food Store cost and how big is it?
Lucky Way Food Store has an estimated construction value of $275K and approximately 3,957 square feet (about $69/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Proposed remodel of Suite A & B to proposed C-store located at 3802 Cove View Blvd
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.
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3802 Cove View, Galveston, TX, 77554
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