BZA013-26 billboard appeal

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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