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O Q1 <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 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 /> Fg <br /> 4. Environmental Impact - Setting up regulatory and economic barriers <br /> to water and sewer extensions creates urban sprawl and risks Suture <br /> public health problems. <br /> 77/4! ADDRESS 7t'' TELEPHONE <br /> f 7 G._,;c I7OI <br /> ° <br /> T tf dj . ,r 7:47 13 2-7 <br /> rAek, _ <br /> f71- s- 4 <br /> • <br /> 4114 ii1.4/ 4, 47. - . _ <br /> /(i 7 G <re 3—C77( <br /> k. <br />