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Resident tells River Ridge CDD of slab moisture, asks HOA and CDD to coordinate drainage fix
Summary
A Pelican Sound resident reported moisture and mold beneath her slab and asked the CDD and HOA to coordinate installing drain tiles and extending downspouts; staff said drain tiles are likely an HOA responsibility, and no formal CDD action was taken.
During the public-comment portion of the Oct. 22 River Ridge CDD meeting, Oak Run resident Lynda Sorensen reported water intrusion and very high moisture levels beneath her home's slab that caused buckling of the master bedroom floor and mold under the floor. Inspections cited a floor warranty issue and did not identify a plumbing or HVAC leak. A leak-detection specialist found elevated moisture in the floor and concrete slab.
Sorensen told the board that rainfall had increased and that ponded water behind her unit submerged underground downspouts. She said a foundation specialist added sealant and recommended installing perimeter drain tiles and extending downspouts 5 to 10 feet to move water away from the unit. She asked the CDD and the HOA to coordinate a solution; Mr. Schultz and Mrs. Adams said installing drain tiles is most likely an HOA responsibility though the CDD may be able to assist with addressing ponding.
District engineer Charlie Krebs noted the location was originally an indigenous preserve and was not part of the original water-management system; after rezoning it is Club land and not included in the CDD stormwater network. No formal motion or funding was reported at the meeting.
The resident said she hopes the CDD, the HOA and the golf course can collaborate on an innovative approach to reduce ponding and protect homes. Board members asked staff to continue investigating the source and route of groundwater and surface water and to coordinate with the HOA as appropriate.
No reparative action or funding decision was taken at the meeting; the matter remains a homeowner/HOA issue with potential operational support from the district if ponding is determined to impact district-owned infrastructure.
