Walmart signs (NZVAR 2026-03)

Representing 300 condo units across from the site, argued the comparable big-box examples are far away and residents face the signs daily; opposed any expansion of signage.

Her bedroom faces the gas station; she spent thousands enclosing her lanai against flashing lights, noise and dust, and reports safety concerns and falling property values.

HOA president said the area has transformed since she moved here five years ago, describing light pollution forcing blackout curtains, traffic, and late-night construction; urged the board not to set a precedent.

Read a letter arguing no legal hardship exists, that granting Walmart a ~600 sq ft excess undermines the code for future developers, and that 13 wall signs create visual clutter.

A 91-year county resident and 23-year Legends resident asked why an 800-square-foot sign is needed when everyone knows Walmart is there.

Showed photos of well-landscaped businesses along IGP and asked that Walmart's signs be kept attractive and buffered like the neighbors' examples.

Raised safety for Fire Station 16 emergency responses and the 2,200 students at Creekside High School crossing the corridor, saying distracting signage would worsen congestion.

Produced original plans showing the gas station was moved from the 2209 side to directly across from the Legends, and said canopy signage was never in the original plans; urged rejection.

Described construction misconduct 20 feet from his bedroom — urination, night work, unmasked concrete cutting — and health concerns from silica dust and benzene from fuel pumps near homes.

Said the stretch already has many accidents, that drivers reading gas prices will add to them, and that the community's property values have dropped.

Criticized the 'other stores got more' argument, calling the request another example of corporate encroachment and light-district creep on IGP.