New Toyota store boosts building permits 12-02-14

Weeks after ground was broken for the new Reagor-Dykes Toyota at 1220 S. I-27, the newly issued building permit for the project caused construction values for November to soar.

As an added result, Novembers building activity brought the citys year-to-date construction activity to $10.5 million, almost double the $5.6 million recorded for the same period in 2013.

Ground was broken in late September on the Reagor-Dykes project, and the city issued a $2 million commercial remodel permit on Nov. 17 since the new facility will incorporate an existing structure on the site along the I-27 west service road. The new auto dealership will be located south of the Reagor-Dykes Toyota pre-owned location and north of Barley Funeral Home.

Reagor-Dykes, according to previous announcements, will construct a state-of-the-art Image II Toyota facility on the 10.5-acre site.

We anticipate hiring 50 new employees to start, Joe Landin, Reagor-Dykes marketing manager, said during groundbreaking ceremonies, and grow to around 100 in the following areas sales management, sales, office/clerical, mechanical technicians and auto detail.

As local general manager, Eddie Ashburn will oversee operations at both Plainview locations.

The current location at 808 N. I-27 will house the Ford and Lincoln franchises, with the new location at 1220 S. I-27 housing a Toyota-only dealership.

Novembers building report, released Monday, includes a $100,000 commercial addition at Templo Emanuel Church, 2502 W. 19th; a $2,000 commercial remodeling project at 915 Ash; a $1,500 commercial remodel to add a wall in the new Plainview Commons shopping center at 1601 N. I-27 A; and a $300 commercial remodel for a restroom at 620 Ash.

Other projects receiving construction permits during November include two residential additions for a total value of $2,100; three residential remodel projects, $9,100; two garage/carport projects, $1,050; one storage building at South Plains College Plainview; $10,000; and two signs, $200.

In all, the city issued 15 permits during November for a combined value of $2,126,250. That brings the year-to-date total to $10,515,155. Last month, the city issued 21 permits for a combined value of $82,529.

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New Toyota store boosts building permits 12-02-14