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Resident reports slab moisture, asks CDD and HOA to coordinate drainage fix
Summary
Oak Run resident Lynda Sorensen told the River Ridge CDD board that high moisture under her slab caused floor buckling and mold; inspectors found no under‑slab leak and a foundation specialist recommended perimeter drain tiles and 5–10' downspout extensions. The Board and staff discussed whether the HOA or the CDD should address the work.
At the Oct. 22 meeting Oak Run resident Lynda Sorensen described water intrusion beneath her home's slab that has caused buckling of the master bedroom flooring and mold beneath the floor.
Sorensen said inspectors found no plumbing or HVAC leaks and that a leak-detection specialist documented very high moisture readings. A foundation specialist added sealant and recommended installing drain tiles around the unit perimeter and extending downspouts 5 to 10 feet; Mr. Sorensen reported ponding behind the unit that can submerge underground downspouts.
Sorensen said she presented the issue to her HOA and asked for drainage work; she asked the CDD to coordinate with the HOA and the golf course to find a solution. Mr. Schultz said ponding water might be addressed by River Ridge in certain circumstances but that installing drain tiles is most likely an HOA responsibility. Mrs. Adams echoed that drain tiles are generally an HOA matter.
CDD engineering staff noted historical site conditions: the location was originally an indigenous preserve and protected by zoning; after rezoning the land is now Club property and not part of the district's water‑management system. No final remedy or funding source was decided; staff asked for time to review options and for neighborhoods and the HOA to coordinate next steps.
The complaint remains unresolved; the Board and resident agreed to continue information‑sharing while staff evaluates whether district infrastructure can provide any assistance.
