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4 <br />Orange County has a long history of protecting sensitive environmental <br />resources, including historic resources, and the Board of County Commissioners <br />intends to continue protection of those resources while allowing for economic <br />development projects in areas that are designated for such uses. Orange <br />County's land use plan and those of its municipalities have designated only 16% <br />of the county for growth and 84% of the land area for lower density uses, <br />farming, and environmental protection. The 16% of the county designated for <br />urban type of uses is rare and valuable urban potential that can build the tax <br />base to support the cost of quality of life services in Orange County. The assets <br />of interstate location and nearby utilities are assets that must be harnessed to the <br />benefit of all residents of Orange County. <br />We look forward to your decision on the County - proposed amendments to the <br />Water and Sewer Management, Planning, and Boundary Agreement. <br />Sincerely, <br />Valerie Foushee <br />Chairperson <br />cc: Board of County Commissioners <br />Frank W. Clifton, Jr., County Manager <br />Craig N. Benedict, Planning Director <br />