Resident urges River Ridge board to study Lake 8 flooding after foundation damage reported
Jan 28, 2025
A resident told the board that rainwater pooling near the monument and halfway down Lake 8 is slow to recede, that water is getting under foundations, and asked the board to consider Seaside-style regrading; the board said the item will be considered in the FY2025/2026 budget process.
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During public comment, resident Rich Batterberry reported that Oak Run neighbors were impressed with the work completed at Seaside 1 and Seaside 2 and asked the River Ridge board to consider similar work near Lake 8 because rainwater pools and takes a long time to recede—raising concerns that water is getting under home foundations. Batterberry said one resident had incurred significant costs trying to mitigate water coming up through a floor.
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