Resident reports slab moisture and mold from ponding; board and HOA roles in drainage clarified

An Oak Run resident, identified in meeting minutes as Lynde (listed elsewhere as Lynda) Sorensen, told the River Ridge CDD on Oct. 22 that her home sustained water intrusion beneath the slab after heavy rainfall, resulting in buckled master-bedroom flooring, high moisture readings and mold.

Inspections by a foundation specialist and a leak-detection contractor found no plumbing or HVAC leak and concluded the moisture was not the result of an under-slab leak; the contractor reported very high moisture levels in the floor and concrete slab. The foundation specialist added sealant and recommended installing perimeter drain tiles and downspout extensions of about 5 to 10 feet because underground downspouts were observed submerged in standing water.

Ms. Sorensen said she returned to Florida to find ponded water behind her unit, that the underground downspouts were submerged, and that she needs help moving downspouts farther from the home and installing drain tiles. She told the board she had presented the issue to the HOA and that Rich Batterbury is aware and had spoken with Chair Schultz.

Chair Bob Schultz and Mrs. Cleo Adams clarified during discussion that drain tiles are most likely an HOA matter, although Schultz said certain ponding problems might be addressed by the CDD depending on the specific cause and location. District Engineer Charlie Krebs noted the area in question was originally an indigenous preserve and was not part of the water-management system when first developed, and that after rezoning it became Club land rather than part of the county water-management network.

Ms. Sorensen said she appreciated the opportunity to inform the board and hoped the CDD and the HOA could collaborate on an innovative solution. Staff agreed to review maps and existing drainage features to determine next steps.