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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 Housing - 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 /> N dr ADDRESS <br /> TELEPHONE <br /> 1711' t Scc. to 65i.k- ►lS' .z, <br /> 1l ems ` " (r3.q, 44234 -1 <br /> am o ( 7_ Su Am r2CLt: Cu&Pa..Utu, RV-6619 <br /> 614.4 __ &AiG. .) --- s' ,lc, s.,, 44:I (1111'2-5 7--1 <br /> ' !, 3/.r- o cp /gar- ce_- eA lieu_ oy2 raw <br /> /Ate, G <br /> P Po 'ivy rGLroLs 9c - <br /> .., IL. . 'ee-0 S <br /> i %// . - / // 992--?-/P7 <br /> ii,,,,:_eteri if°. 6 7'K 6 rks/ehv o / <br /> ' /mod .7 f�,/� 4 C C/rr "�O.p 1,y f T.2 C��. �� <br />