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AmMEM <br /> out for him. <br /> 25. ROBERT MCMILLAN, Minister, asked if he will be able to subdivide a <br /> two acre lot and Chair Willhoit indicated he would not be allowed to do <br /> so. McMillan stated that it seems that ordinances and town rules and <br /> regulations are taking the place of people. He recommended that this <br /> proposal be reconsidered because those who want the two 'acres are those <br /> who are rich or live in the town and want to run all over country people. <br /> It is making it impossible for black people to own or develop land if you <br /> go to the two acre minimum. <br /> 26. BOB HARTMAN, Contractor, stated that it seems that most of the people <br /> in the audience are opposed to the proposal and asked what the procedure <br /> will be following the public hearing. Don Willhoit explained that at the <br /> end of the public hearing the proposal will be referred to the Planning <br /> Board for a recommendation. They will meet on December 15 and the <br /> 5recommendation will be received by the Board of Commissioners on January <br /> . <br /> 27. GREG MCALLISTER, agreed with what Mr. Hefner and Mr. Whitfield said. <br /> He approves of the one acre lot size and emphasized that water and sewer <br /> extensions should be encouraged to go into those areas. <br /> 28. MARK O'NEILL noted he and four sisters own 160 acres in the Rural <br /> Buffer zone. He had a contract with a developer to purchase this <br /> property. However, with the proposed changes, the developer is no longer <br /> interested and the contract fell through. He stated that it does <br /> adversely affect the land values. The development costs are going to <br /> increase thus making it more difficult for the average homebuyer to own a <br /> home. The lack of housing is affecting economic development in the <br /> county because of the lack of a workforce. The future <br /> County will be adversely affected as well as the wellbeiOng range <br /> the County. <br /> 29. RAY LEIGHENDORFF, spoke in favor of the two acre minimum. He stated <br /> that the County would be better served with two acre lots. <br /> 30. ALOIS CALLEMYN, Surveyor, spoke on behalf of his clients. The two <br /> acre versus one acre has an impact on future development. Most <br /> developers want to do something that works. Generally, if you come in <br /> with 100 acres, you get 70 lots. The two acre minimum lot size would <br /> reduce the number of lots to 40. The developers will leapfrog the Rural <br /> Buffer. There will be development but it will be further out in the <br /> County. This proposal would add an increased burden to the land. He <br /> asked if there was any hope that this proposal will be turned down and <br /> when will the effective date be known. <br /> Chair Willhoit stated that the purpose of the public hearing is to <br /> receive public input and that all comments will be taken under advisement <br /> in making a decision. <br /> Commissioner Lloyd asked if this two acre minimum lot size was in <br /> effect at this time and if so what procedure must be followed to revert <br /> back to the one acre minimum lot size. Collins indicated that if anyone <br /> wants to amend the existing two acre standard, the Land Use Plan would <br /> need to be amended. This procedure can be initiated by the citizens of <br /> Orange County or by the Board of Commissioners. <br /> 31. RANDY DANZINGER, Calavander Neighborhood Association, indicated that <br />