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Planning commission upholds denial of variance for oversized wall at 3411 E. Chevy Chase Drive
Summary
The Glendale Planning Commission unanimously sustained the planning hearing officer’s denial of a variance to legalize an existing, unpermitted retaining wall, fence and driveway gate at 3411 E. Chevy Chase Drive after neighbors and staff argued the four required findings were not met.
The Glendale Planning Commission on April 15 voted unanimously to uphold the planning hearing officer’s July 2025 denial of a variance to legalize an existing retaining wall, fence and driveway gate at 3411 East Chevy Chase Drive.
Staff told commissioners the request sought to legalize an unpermitted retaining wall that varies between about 3 feet and 6 feet in height, a nonretaining wall or fence on top ranging about 4 to 6 feet, and a driveway gate as high as 9 feet within the city’s 15‑foot street front setback. The case planner summarized the hearing officer’s finding that the applicant did not meet the four required variance…
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