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AM <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 in our County, <br /> but believe the two acre lot size minimum will have significant adverse <br /> consequences for the people and government of the County for the following <br /> reasons: <br /> 1. Property Rights - 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;. !. ,� y .-41/_., % - <br /> 4 <br /> ' . • i_',_ '_ • Cr -Is .. - <br /> 7 <br /> i <br /> ��,. I: '7e �.%••�:.r. / ,,_ , <br /> �¢�C7` C/y A.? -533, <br /> `.�.. - ! , <br /> __ - 003 f <br /> Cdr /4-e c_. 967—er <br /> r �- i , 94,_.5 617 <br />