Oak Run resident asks CDD and HOA to address ponding that may be causing slab moisture

Lynde Sorensen, an Oak Run resident, told the River Ridge Community Development District board that water intrusion under her concrete slab has caused buckling in the master bedroom wood flooring and elevated moisture and mold beneath the floor.

Sorensen said inspections found no plumbing or HVAC leaks and that a floor warranty issue was identified; a leak‑detection specialist recorded very high moisture levels in the slab and recommended installing drain tiles around the perimeter and 5‑ to 10‑foot downspout extensions. She said heavy rainfall had recently increased ponding behind her unit at 27123 Sound Way, submerging underground downspouts.

"I need help to get the downspouts farther from the home, and to install the drain tiles," Sorensen said, asking the CDD and the homeowners association to coordinate a solution. Board Chair Bob Schultz responded that ponding water "might be able to be addressed by River Ridge but the drain tiles are most likely a neighborhood issue," and noted the homeowner association and golf course have also been notified.

District engineering staff explained the parcel was originally part of an indigenous preserve and not included in the water management system; after rezoning the land is Club property and not currently tied to the CDD stormwater system. The engineer and staff discussed location specifics, existing drainage north and south of the unit, and the need for a dry period before any ground work can start.

The resident requested continued coordination and updates; the Board did not take a formal action at the meeting but staff indicated they would communicate with the HOA and affected parties to explore options.