3411 E. Chevy Chase Drive Setback Variance

Urged the commission to uphold the hearing officer's decision, noting ongoing hardscape modifications since the initial hearing.

President of the Chevy Chase Estates Association spoke against the wall, calling it a textbook example of non-compliance that dwarfs neighboring homes.

Expressed concern that granting a variance would encourage others to build first and ask for forgiveness later.

Longtime canyon resident supported the denial, stating it is time to say enough is enough with illegal construction.

Questioned whether a variance would ever have been issued initially and raised liability concerns regarding the uninspected wall.

Stated the monstrous white wall sticks out and warned against opening the floodgates to illegal building.

Stated residents should follow the rules and asked the commission to respect the prior hearing decision.

Real estate broker and Chevy Chase Estates Association board member noted the buyers purchased the home with full knowledge of the code violation.

Described how the wall was built incrementally over time and asked the commission to uphold the findings.

Daily canyon walker who urged upholding the decision, criticizing the wall's height and dismissing arguments about the oak tree as a red herring.