Oak Run resident Lynde Sorensen urges River Ridge CDD and HOA to address ponding that damaged her home

Lynde Sorensen, an Oak Run resident, told the River Ridge Community Development District Board on Oct. 22 that heavy ponding behind her unit led to high moisture beneath her home's concrete slab, buckled master-bedroom wood flooring and mold.

"Inspections determined that there were no plumbing or HVAC issues," Sorensen said, and a floor warranty issue and a leak-detection specialist's finding of very high moisture levels under the slab were cited in her recap. A foundation specialist applied sealant and recommended installing drain tiles around the perimeter and downspout extensions measuring 5 to 10 feet to move water away from the foundation.

Chair Bob Schultz said the CDD might be able to address surface ponding but that installation of drain tiles "is most likely a neighborhood issue," and District Manager Mrs. Adams stated, "drain tiles are an HOA matter, not the CDD." Sorensen said she presented the issue to the HOA and hopes the CDD and the HOA can collaborate on a solution.

Operations Manager Shane Willis asked whether anyone had determined the water's source; Sorensen said no firm conclusion was reached and suggested excessive soil moisture as a possible cause. District Engineer Charlie Krebs said drainage in the area was originally omitted because the land was an indigenous preserve; after rezoning it became Club land and was not included in the water management system.

The board did not vote on a remedy during the meeting. Sorensen asked for help to move downspouts farther from the home and to install drain tiles; staff and the HOA were asked to continue coordinating to identify feasible options.

Next steps: staff will continue to review the technical findings and coordinate with the homeowner association and consultants to identify potential corrective measures and responsibility for implementation.