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elMEMM <br /> C <br /> We, the undersigned, citizens of Orange County, urge the County <br /> Commissioners and its duly empowered Boards and Commissions to return <br /> rural densities to one acre minimum lot sizes by defeating the proposed <br /> amendment to the...zoning. ordinance, zoning atlas, and subdivision <br /> regulations. Further, we request you amend the Land Use Plan to allow <br /> ONE ACRE lots in the RB (Rural Buffer) district. <br /> We support, the concept of maintaining rural features <br /> but believe the two acre lot size minimum will have significantradverse, <br /> consequences for the people and government of the County for the following <br /> reasons : <br /> I. Property Ri hts - Requiring a two acre lot minimum infringes on the <br /> rights of current land owners by decreasing land values and limiting <br /> opportunities to provide land for future generations. <br /> 2. Affordability of Housin - Individual lot prices will increase due <br /> to the extra costs of acquiring and developing land to a two acre <br /> standard, further reducing the practicality of affordable housing. <br /> 3. Tax Increases - Decreasing housing densities and decreasing land <br /> values will reduce the tax base, thereby requiring substantial future tax <br /> increases to provide County services. In light of current funding <br /> problems, a two acre. lot minimum seems irresponsible. <br /> 4. Environmental Impact - Setting up regulatory and economic barriers <br /> to water and sewer extensions creates urban sprawl and risks future <br /> public health problems. <br /> NAME <br /> ADDRESS <br /> �, TELEPHONE <br /> I,„e " �; • <br /> if �, 1 it y 3 ?- 9 a <br /> '7 Z 8'd <br /> w' �.t .ter —.� �' f Ad <br /> diVrAir <br /> . OS, 711 <br /> 4660d, e_ <br /> c`t 7 <br />