Developer says drainage concerns addressed as Polk County considers dental-office setback variance
Ricardo Jimenez asked Polk County for a right-of-way setback reduction to build a dental office; neighbors raised flooding concerns, and the applicant said the project is in level 2 engineering review and nearing Southwest Florida Water Management District approval with a planned retention system; staff recommended approval.
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Aliyah and Gleima with Polk County Land Development introduced LDL VAR 2026-23, a request by Ricardo Jimenez to reduce a right-of-way setback from 35 feet to 15 feet for a new dental office on 1.7 acres near Shepherd Road. Staff said the parcel is constrained by wetlands, a curb inlet and a planned Polk County Utilities lift station and recommended the variance so the building can avoid sensitive features and accommodate utilities work.
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