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Residents press River Ridge CDD to address persistent Pinehurst drainage and ponding
Summary
During public comment at the July 23 River Ridge CDD meeting, resident Shari Perkins said plugged drains have not resolved overflow near the Pinehurst monument and reported a retention pond near River 8 and River 9 is nearly 1 foot above the drain; the District Engineer was asked to inspect and staff requested photos or video.
At a July 23 River Ridge Community Development District meeting, resident Shari Perkins urged the Board to act after drainage work left water overflowing near the Pinehurst triangular monument area and a retention pond between River 8 and River 9 appearing to be non‑functional.
Perkins said the problem persisted a week after a pipe was plugged and that ponding was “nearly 1’ above the drain.” She told the Board she has photographs of standing water and said a neighbor, Fred Kronke, shared concerns by email. A Board member asked whether Perkins had video of water bubbling from the drain; Perkins said she would provide photographs and video to CDD staff.
District Engineer John Baker explained that before the inlet was plugged, water from an upstream system had been backing up and flowing through into a lower system; plugging eliminated that direct push of water but left no downstream place for accumulated water to flow, creating what he described as “a very tiny pond in a pipe.” Asked for a remedy, Baker said the situation “will likely require additional study” and emphasized that it is essential to document flooding with photographs or video to help staff resolve the issue.
District Manager Chuck Adams told the meeting the pipes in question ultimately discharge to the Estero River via on‑site ditches that cross private property and the golf course and into the River Club ditch. The Board agreed to direct the District Engineer to inspect the area firsthand and review options; Perkins will provide the requested photo and video evidence.
The Board did not take formal action at the meeting; staff said follow‑up inspections and study will be scheduled and the item will remain an active agenda topic until a resolution is proposed.
