NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EGRESS DESIGN

The New Braunfels Christian Academy egress project at 995 Mission Hills Dr in New Braunfels involves significant renovation work to improve emergency exit access. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026, this alteration focuses on Building A and Building B. The scope includes providing and installing new emergency egress access, which encompasses 1,472 sq ft of new wood decking and 935 sq ft of new flatwork. The project also requires new exterior doors and stormwater control measures to ensure safety and compliance for the private educational facility.

Project Scale and Cost

With an estimated cost of $650,000, the project covers a total square footage of 2,407 sq ft. This results in a cost per square foot of $270. When compared to 925 other TDLR-registered renovation or alteration filings in Comal County, this project's estimated cost is above the county median of $268,000, placing it in the top quarter of similar filings. The scheduled build window of 336 days is longer than the county median of 120 days, and the cost per square foot is above the county median of $85. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Professional Oversight and Timeline

Chesney Morales Partners serves as the design firm of record for this accessibility improvement. Jessica Trevino Hamm is the registered accessibility specialist overseeing the work. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026, and plan review is pending. Completion is targeted for November 2027. Chesney Morales Partners has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,314,300, including work in Gonzales, San Antonio, and Johnson City. The New Braunfels Christian Academy project represents a focused effort to enhance egress safety for its students and staff.