We have lived in our Regency home nearly 4 years. We loved building it with Regency so we thought the Total Home Care program might be something we should look in to. Of course, we noticed a few areas that needed touching up after 4 years of living here, but we thought the expert eyes of the builder might identify things that we did not see. We contacted the office and Chad Monty, a project manager made a visit to our home. He inspected inside and outside and sent us a detailed report on his findings and the cost associated with each area. Chad saw things we had not noticed! We reviewed the list and were able to choose what we wanted fixed. In a newer home like ours the list was fairly short. We decided to fix everything on the list. The best part of this program is that Regency scheduled all the workers/subs for us! The work was done in a very short period of time and did not inconvenience us at all. This program is so easy. We are so pleased that Regency Builders came up with such a great idea. Thank you everyone at Regency, Barri & Dave Drury, Brookfield.

This summer Regency had the opportunity to sponsor a celebration at the Pewaukee Hindu Temple. The community was very gracious, the food was amazing and a huge cultural event for all who attended.

Everyone contributes to the more ‘life’ that’s found in a Regency home – no matter how young. There is no guessing on which bedroom belongs to who here!

Jon, I had a call from a prospective customer and gave Regency high praise as well as Jeff Wasserman. We are so happy with the house that it was so easy for me to answer Gina’s questions, especially her final question, “Would I build with Regency again?” Answer: “Yes, absolutely.” I also offered her and her husband to come and look at our house to see another Regency house. Lastly, our landscaping is now basically complete. Come and look! Come for a visit. I think you will love our house the way we do! Thanks again. Mike

City reviewing whether its standards are practical
By Aaron Martin (amartin@cninow.com)

Sept. 30, 2011 9:52 a.m.

Have the size and quantity of cars owned by Brookfield homeowners outgrown the size of garages allowed in the city?

The Plan Commission approved exploring the issue during a public hearing this week on tentative parameters that would allow some homeowners to expand their garage sizes.

Exploration of the issue was initiated by a legislative referral by Alderman Christopher Blackburn.

“Today, vehicles are larger and people have more of them,” he said. “People should have the latitude to determine what size garage is appropriate for their needs.”

Larry Goudy, city building inspector, said currently an attached garage cannot exceed 900 square feet, or 50 percent of the principal dwelling’s square footage on a parcel smaller than three acres.

Parcels that exceed three acres and have a dwelling larger than 5,000 square feet are not restricted, he added, but those plans are subject to case-by-case review by the Plan Review Board.

Tentative new parameters would keep the same standards in place for parcels larger than three acres; garage space on smaller parcels would be capped at 1,400 square feet – or 50 percent of livable space – and anything beyond 900 square feet would require city review and approval.

Community Development Director Dan Ertl said aesthetics and abuse of land uses are primary concerns.

“We’ve had situations where backyard mechanics or backyard auto sellers can take advantage of large garages,” he said.

Citizen Commissioner Paul Wartman agreed that current garage standards are too restrictive – but said limitations need to be in place.

“We need to protect the property rights of everyone in the neighborhood. There are some people who would abuse it,” he said.

Ertl noted that some subdivisions throughout the city have land deed restrictions in place that may limit garage sizes beyond the city’s standard.

A public hearing will be scheduled on the matter if the Common Council approves the Plan Commission’s recommendation.

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“This is just a note to let you know that after having lived in our Regency build home for several years we are still very pleased with the quality and finishes.  Our journey with Regency began during a meeting to identify our needs and dreams for our new home.  Jon and the staff were very good about helping us focus and refine our ideas.  Moving from concept to blueprint helped us to further delineate our needs and desires.  Chad, our project manager kept in touch and communicated with us during each step of the way.  As the structure began to take shape, we had the good fortune to meet many of the craftsmen who worked on our home and to gain an understanding of their commitment to the quality of the finished product.  Upon completion of our home, Regency continued to be available to answer questions or to remedy small problems, which might arise.

We have been extremely satisfied with the Regency organization, the staff, the process and the finished product and have no hesitation in recommending Regency to others who are considering building.”

- Anonymous, Waukesha County