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We, the undersigned, citizens of Orange County, urge the County Commissioners and its duly empowered Boards and Commissions to return rural densities to one acre minimum lot sizes by defeating the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance, zoning atlas, and subdivision regulations. Further, we request you amend the Land Use Plan to allow ONE ACRE lots in the RB (Rural Buffer) district. We support the concept of maintaining rural features in our County, but believe the two acre lot size minimum will have significant adverse consequences for the people and government of the County for the following reasons: 1. Property Rights - Requiring a two acre lot minimum infringes on the rights of current land owners by decreasing land values and limiting opportunities to provide land for future generations. 2. Affordability of Housing - Individual lot prices will increase due to the extra costs of acquiring and developing land to a two acre standard, further reducing the practicality of affordable housing. 3. Tax Increases - Decreasing housing densities and decreasing land values will reduce the tax base, thereby requiring substantial future tax increases to provide County services. In light of current funding problems, a two acre lot minimum seems irresponsible. 4. Environmental Impact - Setting up regulatory and economic barriers to water and sewer extensions creates urban sprawl and risks "future public health problems. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE - lei 7*he 3—A d%,1_ --_____, co"... . . , x 5j4 - Jfills 9V1.-0C -C 1. R+ 3 Peyr0 - ►�,:t . / . _ : ...f , _ 4 • / 0_ ,_1/fg?-fi(fir' 4 %,,.. g# 2 soy 151 re 1 4ii 4 qz -(, i , .�- `� all ...11 .044,11 ,57...... ...••1,1" „0 --4... -^" C I / 1_i - /o C. 2_ • - ile vi 4 Alin 1111" Mr