• Latest
  • Trending
Regency at Monroe files letter with mayor to press engineering claims about Toll Brothers

Regency at Monroe files letter with mayor to press engineering claims about Toll Brothers

January 20, 2022
Liberty Military Housing’s own Joel Martinez takes 1st place at southern California rental housing association maintenance Mania® competition

Liberty Military Housing’s own Joel Martinez takes 1st place at rental housing association maintenance Mania® competition

May 20, 2022
Howard’s rapid growth trajectory continues with acquisition of Ward’s Appliance

Howard’s rapid growth trajectory continues with acquisition of Ward’s Appliance

May 20, 2022
KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies corporate safety director Steve Richardson named 2021 safety professional of the year

KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies corporate safety director Steve Richardson named 2021 safety professional of the year

May 20, 2022
Chicago Build Expo
Cam Locks market worth $3.39B, globally, by 2028 at 5.6% CAGR

Cam Locks market worth $3.39B, globally, by 2028 at 5.6% CAGR

May 20, 2022
Kitchen Magic defines the hybrid kitchen

Kitchen Magic defines the hybrid kitchen

May 20, 2022
Consolidated Water announces agreement to construct wastewater treatment plant in Arizona

Consolidated Water announces agreement to construct wastewater treatment plant in Arizona

May 19, 2022
J. Calnan and Associates

J. Calnan and Associates hosts ribbon cutting for GCP Technologies

May 19, 2022
Turntide Technologies celebrates everyday climate warriors with ‘Net Zero Action Heroes’

Turntide Technologies celebrates everyday climate warriors with ‘Net Zero Action Heroes’

May 19, 2022
Verada announces official launch

Verada announces official launch

May 19, 2022
Black Buffalo 3D-smart 3D construction announces new chief technology officer

Black Buffalo 3D-smart 3D construction announces new chief technology officer

May 19, 2022
Concrete resurfacing season 

Concrete resurfacing season 

May 19, 2022
Crystal House Miami designs luxurious, one-of-a-kind Crystal Spaces for Miami's elite

Crystal House Miami designs luxurious, one-of-a-kind Crystal Spaces for Miami’s elite

May 17, 2022
Construct America Magazine
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Media Pack
Advertise
  • Development & Infrastructure
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Residential
    • Government & Public Sector
    • Infrastructure & Energy
  • Planning & Design
    • Architecture
    • Masterplanning
    • Project Management
    • Restoration & Regeneration
  • Consulting Services
    • Environmental
    • Fire Safety & Prevention
    • Health & Safety
    • Security
  • Material & Resources
    • Building Products, Tools & Plant
    • Fixtures & Fittings
    • Procurement & Systems
    • PPE & Workwear
  • Business & Legal
    • Accreditations
    • Governing Bodies
    • Insurance
    • Legal
  • Recruitment & Training
    • Awards
    • Education & Apprenticeships
    • Employment
    • Management
No Result
View All Result
Construct America Magazine
No Result
View All Result

Regency at Monroe files letter with mayor to press engineering claims about Toll Brothers

by Lisa Pollinger
January 20, 2022
in Infrastructure & Energy
RWES RWES RWES

The Regency Home Owners Association (HOA) announced today filing a request to Mayor Steve Dahlia, Monroe Twp., to support the 55+ adult community’s efforts to investigate Toll Brothers’ accountability for building what HOA’s engineers allege are defective and deficient roadways in sections of the community.   

This request has been filed in conjunction with negotiations regarding the transition of community control from the developer, Toll Brothers, to the HOA and includes asking for the withholding the return of $1+ million in bonding funds held by the Township for two years or until the road paving issues are resolved.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Consolidated Water announces agreement to construct wastewater treatment plant in Arizona

APTIM helps to protect 30,000 coastal residents with Bayou Chene floodgate

“We regret having to take this action,” said Stuart Goldstein, lead transition representative for the Regency HOA, “but it’s not clear if the builder will take action to fix our roads—which down the road would substantially burden our seniors on fixed incomes.”

According to Goldstein, Regency at Monroe is the largest and likely most profitable adult community Toll Brothers has built in New Jersey (1,275 homes). “By our estimates, Toll Brothers has made over $250 million. They assured buyers in their marketing/selling of homes to build the community to the highest standards—standards they still tout on their website and other promotional materials.”

Goldstein explained, the HOA completed an engineering study last June, conducted by O&S Associates, a major independent firm. This study identified $4.56 million in construction deficiencies in the final phases 9 & 10 of the Regency community. “The proper installation of roadways has a direct bearing on water drainage, sewers, the longevity of curbs (Aprons), and the overall safety of our senior residents.”

During the engineering study, O&S Associates took over 30 core samplings of roadway (drilling asphalt) and found the road paving to be significantly uneven and lacking depth of asphalt. According to the engineers, the work completed by Toll is not consistent with the plan they submitted to the Township. If not corrected, the engineers in their report suggest this would materially reduce the expected life of the roadways. “And when they hired their own engineering firm to challenge our findings, that firm reported 50%+ of their samples confirmed the roads were not in accordance with Toll’s own plans,” said Goldstein.

The letter to Mayor Dahlia pointed out:

Toll Brothers’ proposed solution is to add extra top coating of asphalt to the roadway, but O&S engineering reports this cannot be done so the road surface is level and matches the previously installed sewers, manholes, sidewalks, etc. 

The issue of roads is significant. If the roads crack or require repairs prematurely, they can drain the HOA’s Reserve Maintenance Fund and require financial assessments of homeowners. But roads are not the only construction issue where a response is pending from Toll Brothers, e.g., fencing, catch basins. The O&S engineering study was given to Toll in June 2021.

The HOA has once again hired Cole Schotz P.C., one of the largest law firms in New Jersey with a well-regarded construction law and litigation practice, to represent Regency at Monroe in the negotiations with Toll Brothers.

Regency HOA Board hopes the Mayor and the Township Engineering Department will work to protect homeowners, (as they’ve done in other Monroe communities). This could impact the timely return of bonding posted by builders and the timely outreach local officials can undertake with other communities where Toll is building.

Goldstein indicated the HOA would also be pursuing meetings with State Legislators to explore a possible investigation into the roadway paving and other Transition issues with the Department of Community Affairs.   

Regency at Monroe is an adult community (55+) located in Monroe Township, N.J., with over 1,275 individual homes. The community, started in 2001, includes a clubhouse, pool and golf course. A six-member homeowner Board of Trustees took over initial control and governance of the HOA in 2016. Toll Brothers gave up its seventh seat on the Board in 2019.


Construct America Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News

Tags: regency
ShareTweetShare

Search

No Result
View All Result

Recent News

Liberty Military Housing’s own Joel Martinez takes 1st place at southern California rental housing association maintenance Mania® competition

Liberty Military Housing’s own Joel Martinez takes 1st place at rental housing association maintenance Mania® competition

May 20, 2022
Howard’s rapid growth trajectory continues with acquisition of Ward’s Appliance

Howard’s rapid growth trajectory continues with acquisition of Ward’s Appliance

May 20, 2022
KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies corporate safety director Steve Richardson named 2021 safety professional of the year

KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies corporate safety director Steve Richardson named 2021 safety professional of the year

May 20, 2022

Latest Issue…

New York Build Expo New York Build Expo New York Build Expo

Business-to-business trade journal covering major construction industry news within the United States of America, bringing you the most breaking and innovative news stories from coast to coast.

Recent News

  • Liberty Military Housing’s own Joel Martinez takes 1st place at rental housing association maintenance Mania® competition
  • Howard’s rapid growth trajectory continues with acquisition of Ward’s Appliance
  • KAI Enterprises and The UP Companies corporate safety director Steve Richardson named 2021 safety professional of the year

Construct America Magazine

GCP Media Inc.

20 West 20th Street, New York, 10011

press@construct-america.com

editorial@construct-america.com

(+1) 929-506-4972

  • About
  • Media Pack
  • Privacy Policy
  • PublishingHub
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Construct America Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Development & Infrastructure
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Residential
    • Government & Public Sector
    • Infrastructure & Energy
  • Planning & Design
    • Architecture
    • Masterplanning
    • Project Management
    • Restoration & Regeneration
  • Consulting Services
    • Environmental
    • Fire Safety & Prevention
    • Health & Safety
    • Security
  • Material & Resources
    • Building Products, Tools & Plant
    • Fixtures & Fittings
    • Procurement & Systems
    • PPE & Workwear
  • Business & Legal
    • Accreditations
    • Governing Bodies
    • Insurance
    • Legal
  • Recruitment & Training
    • Awards
    • Education & Apprenticeships
    • Employment
    • Management
  • Latest Issue
  • Media Pack
  • Contact

© 2022 Construct America Magazine | The Home of Construction Industry News.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “ACCEPT”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT