Residents tell Third Lake board the process failed as zoning changes move forward

During two open-to-the-floor periods at the March 16 meeting, several residents criticized how the January committee meeting's discussions were reflected in the ordinance draft and urged the trustees to reconsider or clarify specific provisions.

Sue Young asked why notes from the January committee meeting were not incorporated into the draft before the vote. Rob Lizzo said he was disappointed that his requested changes were not included and urged trustees to oppose the ordinance. Chris Trendle told the board he believed section 32-176, "Prohibited Outdoor Lighting," is too restrictive and said it would interfere with backyard campfire nights; he also asked that the January discussion about specialty-vehicle storage and quantity be added back into section 32-206. Tesi Carrera said she had thought items discussed in January were agreed upon and asked what changed. The minutes record an emailed statement from Tom Morthorst (Attachment B) arguing comparability between specialty-vehicle limits and an existing boating ordinance's limits on boat lifts.

After the ordinance passed, attendees returned to the podium. Chris Press and Sue Young said the process had failed; Rob and Jason Lizzo reiterated disappointment. Rhonda Stoner and other neighbors said they do not agree with allowing four specialty vehicles to be stored on a property and thanked trustees who opposed some elements. Clerk Kelly Novak clarified that no final vote had been taken at the January meeting, only discussion and an informal poll by the mayor.