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Henderson council approves two sign-plan appeals with conditions; mayor records dissent on one vote
Summary
Council overturned a planning-commission denial for a Calico Ridge sign and approved modifications for a large Inspirada/Centurion sign package with electronic-message restrictions; Mayor Romero cast a dissenting vote on the Inspirada decision.
The Henderson City Council approved two contested master-sign-plan appeals after extended public hearings and conditions restricting electronic message sign (EMS) operation.
Calico Ridge: The council considered an appeal to increase a freestanding sign from a grandfathered top of 34 feet 8 inches to 40 feet. Taylor Lamb, representing the applicant, said the site sits 10–12 feet below grade and that modest additional height would restore visibility obscured by landscaping. Neighbors objected, saying taller signs would be obtrusive. Staff noted code allows consideration of site-specific topography and recommended denial without compelling need; a motion by Councilman Seebach to overturn the planning commission denial and approve the modification carried unanimously.
Centurion / Inspirada Town Center: Developers sought multiple waivers to increase maximum sign heights and areas (examples included raising a multi-tenant sign to as much as 56 feet and a single-tenant sign to 30 feet) to provide visibility for future tenants. Proponents argued the scale was needed for a large mixed-use project and to support tenant leasing; opponents called the package disproportionate and warned of light and scale impacts. Council debated compromises, including removing static panels and limiting digital transitions. The council voted to grant the needed modifications with conditions (including an explicit EMS compliance condition for brightness, duration, and transitions); Mayor Romero voted nay on the final motion.
Why it matters: The decisions affect the visual character and commercial viability of two significant commercial sites — one infill center at Calico Ridge and a large mixed-use project in Inspirada — and set conditions on digital-sign operations.
Actions and votes: Council overturned the Calico Ridge denial (motion carried) and approved the Centurion sign package with added conditions; the Inspirada approval passed with a recorded dissent by the mayor.
Next steps: Staff will incorporate the approved exhibits and new condition language into permit documents and enforcement actions for EMS standards.
