Contested Retaining Walls and Drainage at 35 Hemingway Drive

Stated that the retaining walls are nearly double the allowed size, sit right on property lines, and create safety and drainage hazards. Asked the board to deny the variances and make the owner bring the wall into compliance.

Argued that the retaining wall is completely out of character for the neighborhood, was built on illegally imported fill dirt, and poses a serious safety threat after a previous collapse.

Explained that the wall was already there when he bought the house, and he is just trying to make it safe for children and family. Apologized for any missteps and asked for help fixing the issue.

Shared photos of children playing near the collapsing wall and urged the board to take action on the four-year-old safety hazard.