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BZA013-26 billboard

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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.

Public comments (19)

OpposedMarcia MacWilliamsMar 16, 2026

The ENONAC first vice president cited three neighborhood resolutions since 2019 and a 2019 CPC study against the billboard, plus equity research on billboard placement.

Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026 · 2:57:31 →
OpposedLord SlandrumMar 16, 2026

A Lake Barrington resident within 500 feet listed objections: blight, light pollution, property values, driver distraction and energy use.

Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026 · 3:00:55 →
OpposedAmy ScandaliatoMar 16, 2026

She argued the parcel is bundled and landlocked, so lot one can't legally carry the billboard and no permit will ever issue.

Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026 · 3:03:54 →
OpposedFrame BiasMar 16, 2026

She accused the applicant of a deceptive Walmart petition drive and said the East thrived without billboards before Katrina; suggested the I-510-to-Twin Span stretch instead.

Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026 · 3:06:34 →
OpposedEdward L. BlueinMar 16, 2026

The Elijah Less Improvement Association president and ENO state commissioner opposed billboards along I-10 near East communities.

Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026 · 3:09:33 →
SupportiveJohn CernigliaFeb 9, 2026

The applicant objected to the deferral, argued the billboard meets every CZO and overlay requirement on lot one, and defended his Walmart petitioning as clearly labeled.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:26:10 →
OpposedDenise PruittFeb 9, 2026

District E resident opposed, citing property value studies and saying the applicant told her billboard revenue would fund other projects with no guarantees.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:33:30 →
OpposedDon AbearFeb 9, 2026

ENONAC president submitted two resolutions citing notice failures and calling for denial with prejudice.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:36:34 →
OpposedO'Deal RamseyFeb 9, 2026

Lake Barrington HOA president opposed, citing hurricane safety risks of single-pole billboards and residential zoning protections.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:38:58 →
OpposedAda LaceyFeb 9, 2026

Lake Barrington committee member raised traffic safety, noting vehicles already veer off I-10 into the safety barrier.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:41:48 →
OpposedPearl CantrellFeb 9, 2026

Kennerworth Improvement District president warned approving one billboard would open the door to more across New Orleans East.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:43:04 →
OpposedCorinne Villa VasoFeb 9, 2026

Presented over 100 form letters from ~255 residents along the I-10 corridor and cited the ENONAC overlay's billboard prohibition and notice defects.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:44:32 →
OpposedMarcia Mack WilliamsFeb 9, 2026

ENONAC first vice president said the group has opposed billboards since 2019 with resolutions on record.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:47:47 →
OpposedClaudia SulestanFeb 9, 2026

East New Orleans resident and neighborhood association president opposed, distinguishing business signs from revenue-generating billboards.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:48:44 →
OpposedShawan BernardFeb 9, 2026

Opposed the billboard but said residents lack the file evidence to judge the mootness question.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:51:31 →
OpposedLord SlandrumFeb 9, 2026

Lake Barrington resident described investing in her home after Katrina and said flickering billboard lights would destroy her sleep and quality of life.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:53:20 →
OpposedGail ArmandFeb 9, 2026

Spoke about light pollution from the proposed billboard adjacent to homes.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:55:07 →
OpposedFrain BaezFeb 9, 2026

Showed the applicant's Walmart petition flyer and called his pitch deceptive, suggesting billboards be placed between I-510 and the Twin Span instead.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:56:05 →
OpposedWayne LamilleFeb 9, 2026

Opposed the billboard over lighting and property value impacts and said he was offended by the deceptive petitioning.

Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026 · 2:58:47 →