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Resident asks River Ridge CDD for help after water intrusion damages home
Summary
Lynda Sorensen told the River Ridge CDD that moisture and ponding around her unit at 27123 Sound Way caused buckling wood floors and high moisture under the slab; inspectors found no plumbing or HVAC leak and recommended perimeter drain tiles and downspout extensions.
Lynda Sorensen, an Oak Run resident, said water intrusion beneath her home's concrete slab caused buckling in the master bedroom flooring and high moisture levels under the floor. She said inspections found no plumbing or HVAC leak and that a floor warranty issue was identified; a leak-detection specialist measured very high moisture in the slab.
"I need help to get the downspouts farther from the home, and to install the drain tiles," Sorensen told the Board, adding that rainfall had increased and that ponded water at the back of her unit submerged underground downspouts. A foundation specialist recommended sealant, perimeter drain tiles and downspout extensions of about 5 to 10 feet.
Board members and staff discussed that the unit at 27123 Sound Way sits between drainage flows and that the area was originally part of an indigenous preserve and was not installed in the community water-management system. District Engineer Charlie Krebs noted the drainage was not installed originally for zoning reasons; Mr. Schultz and staff reiterated that installation of drain tiles is likely an HOA responsibility, though Sorensen asked the CDD and HOA to coordinate toward a solution.
The Board did not take formal action at the meeting but requested follow-up communication so the CDD, HOA and Premier Lakes can explore options. Sorensen said she had presented the issue to the HOA and that a neighbor and HOA contacts are already aware of the problem.
