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Henderson EMC sign variance continued after board raises safety and engineering questions

City of Tampa Variance Review Board · December 10, 2025
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Summary

A proposed electronic messaging sign at 4040 Henderson Blvd was continued to Jan. 13, 2026 so the applicant can provide sight‑triangle diagrams, drainage/retention analysis and engineering that show whether the sign can be moved 5 feet onto the property rather than sit at the property line.

The Variance Review Board on Dec. 9 continued consideration of an electronic messaging sign (EMC) for a proposed medical facility at 4040 Henderson Boulevard after members raised visibility, pedestrian and drainage concerns.

Applicant Addie Mentree presented three requests: reduce freestanding sign setback from 5 feet to 0 at the property line; increase the EMC messaging area from 16 square feet to 40 square feet; and reduce required EMC-to-EMC separation from 300 feet to 129 feet. Mentree said FDOT’s recent right‑of‑way changes and existing site engineering…

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