Resident reports slab moisture, mold and ponding; board says drain tile work is an HOA issue

During public comment at the Oct. 22 meeting, Oak Run resident Lynde Sorensen described water intrusion beneath her home’s slab at 27123 Sound Way that has caused buckling of wood flooring and elevated moisture and mold under the floor. She said inspections found no plumbing or HVAC leak and that a floor warranty issue was identified; a leak-detection specialist found very high moisture levels in the slab. She asked the Board to help coordinate a solution with the HOA and the golf course, including installing drain tiles and extending downspouts 5 to 10 feet.

Board members and staff discussed possible sources and prior drainage design in the area. Charlie Krebs, the District Engineer, noted the location was originally an indigenous preserve and was excluded from the water management system; after rezoning the land is Club property and not served by the CDD’s stormwater infrastructure. Chair Bob Schultz and Mrs. Adams indicated that drain tiles are most likely an HOA responsibility, although Schultz said River Ridge might be able to address some ponding concerns.

Mr. Willis asked whether anyone had determined the precise source or path of the water; Ms. Sorensen said no definitive conclusion was reached and that excessive moisture in ground soil remains a possibility. She said she had presented the issue to the HOA and to Mr. Rich Batterbury and that the goal of bringing the matter to the Board was to encourage coordination among the CDD, HOA and the golf course.

Why it matters: The resident reported structural-floor impacts and potential mold, raising health and property concerns for homeowners. The Board recorded the complaint and framed the installation of drain tiles as primarily an HOA matter; no formal action or funding was authorized at the meeting. Staff and the Board indicated they would provide information and coordinate where feasible.