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Resident reports slab moisture, asks CDD and HOA to address drainage
Summary
A River Ridge resident told the board that high ground moisture and ponding have caused mold and buckled flooring under her slab; the board said drain tiles fall to the HOA while staff and engineers discussed site conditions and possible mitigation.
Lynda Sorensen, an Oak Run resident, told the River Ridge Community Development District board on Oct. 22 that her home at 27123 Sound Way has experienced moisture intrusion under the slab that has led to buckled master-bedroom flooring and mold concerns.
Sorensen said inspections found no plumbing or HVAC leaks and a leak-detection specialist reported very high moisture readings in the concrete slab. She described ponded water behind her unit, noted that underground downspouts were submerged, and said a foundation specialist recommended perimeter drain tiles and 5-to-10-foot downspout extensions to move runoff farther from the house. She asked the CDD and the homeowners association to work together to find a solution.
Chair Bob Schultz and staff said that while the CDD might assist in addressing ponding in common drainage features, installation of drain tiles and other on-lot fixes are typically the HOA's responsibility. Operations Manager Shane Willis confirmed no conclusive source of water entry was identified during inspections. District Engineer Charlie Krebs said the area in question had originally been an indigenous preserve and, after rezoning, became Club land; because of that history the site is not part of the existing water-management system.
The board did not take a formal vote or direct staff to fund on-lot drain tile installation; Sorensen asked for coordination among the CDD, the HOA and the golf course to explore options. The board agreed staff would continue to evaluate the situation and share information with neighborhood leadership.
