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Resident reports slab moisture, asks CDD and HOA to coordinate drainage solutions
Summary
Oak Run resident Lynde Sorensen told the River Ridge CDD Board that moisture and mold beneath her slab caused buckled flooring; inspections found no plumbing leak. She asked the CDD and the HOA to work on installing drain tiles and extending downspouts to reduce ponding.
Oak Run resident Lynde Sorensen told the River Ridge Community Development District Board on Oct. 22 that moisture beneath her home’s concrete slab has buckled the master bedroom floor and caused mold concerns. She said inspections found no under‑slab plumbing or HVAC leak and that a warranty issue and very high moisture readings were identified.
“Sewer or plumbing was not the cause,” Sorensen said, and a foundation specialist recommended installing perimeter drain tiles and 5‑ to 10‑foot downspout extensions to move water away from the unit. Sorensen said heavy rainfall and ponded water behind her unit left underground downspouts submerged and that she needs help getting the downspouts farther from the home and having drain tiles installed.
Chair Bob Schultz and District staff discussed jurisdiction over the work. Schultz said ponding might be addressed by the CDD but that drain tiles are most likely the HOA’s responsibility. Mrs. Adams reiterated that drain tiles are typically an HOA matter, while engineering staff noted the particular lot was originally part of an indigenous preserve and not included in the community water‑management system when built.
The practical next steps discussed included coordination among Sorensen, the HOA, the CDD and the golf‑course property manager to determine appropriate drainage fixes. Operations staff asked whether the origin of the water was known; Sorensen said no definitive source had been identified and that excessive ground moisture was a likely factor.
The Board did not take formal action on the request but heard the report and directed staff and relevant parties to continue evaluating options and potential responsibilities.
