25-0192 Chipotle Shell

Three JK Properties, LLC is developing a new 2,385 sq ft Chipotle shell at 9843 Eagle Dr in Mont Belvieu, Chambers County. This new construction project is estimated at $750,000, which works out to $314 per square foot. This filing represents a specific build-out for a private use on private land, distinct from the company's other registered work in the area.

Project Scope and Design

The scope of work is defined as a new cold dark shell building. Rogue Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The construction is privately funded, with no public funding sources indicated in the TDLR registration. This project is one of two registered under Three JK Properties, LLC in this specific context, alongside another Chipotle location in Mont Belvieu valued at $650,000.

Rogue Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,330,000, including locations in Austin, Friendswood, Leander, and Pasadena. This consistency in design firm suggests a standardized approach to these shell constructions. The estimated cost for this specific Mont Belvieu project is below the county median for new construction filings in Chambers County, which stands at $1,600,000. However, the cost per square foot is above the county median of $104, reflecting the specific scope and requirements of this build.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in January 2026. The construction start date is listed as April 2027. The project is scheduled to finish in November 2027. This creates a scheduled build window of 214 days, which is shorter than the county median build window of 304 days for similar new construction projects. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory hurdles for design have been cleared before the physical work begins on site.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 77523, has a population of about 28,411 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $120,839, and the median owner-occupied home value is $340,600. Nearby businesses include Chambers Nails & Spa, West Chambers Medical Center, and All About You jewelry store. This demographic and commercial context provides the setting for the new Chipotle shell, which will serve the local community once construction is complete.