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the land (agriculture, forestry) and which is an appropriate location for the continuation of <br /> these uses, " and the RIAN is described as " land . . . that is focused on designated road <br /> intersections which serves as a nodal crossroads for the surrounding rural community and <br /> is an appropriate location for small-scale industrial uses which do not require urban type <br /> services . " <br /> At a density of 1 dwelling unit per 0 . 61 acres in the developed area , the design is denser <br /> that what is otherwise provided for in the Agricultural Residential zoning district , which <br /> requires single -family lots to be a minimum of 0 . 92 acres in area . With a minimum lot size <br /> of 20 , 000 square feet ( 0 . 46 acres) , the lots and density of this Conservation Cluster <br /> community will disrupt the rural character of the area and will be noticeably distinct and <br /> different from the surrounding residential uses in the county . Conversely , the lots will be <br /> larger and less dense than those served by Town of Hillsborough utilities , south of the <br /> subject property . While this could be characterized as a transition between the two types <br /> of residential use , it more accurately is an example of suburban sprawl , and in direct <br /> conflict with Planning Principles 2 , 5 , and 8 , as well as Land Use Goal 2 . <br /> The RIAN does not preclude residential uses — they are , in fact , recommended zoning <br /> districts for this future land use class in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan — but such uses <br /> need to be compatible with the other uses more explicitly supported by the RIAN <br /> description : small -scale industrial uses which do not require urban type services . <br /> Placement of these homes will create a future conflict when the RIAN is developed for the <br /> priority uses , as recommended by the county ' s adopted plan . <br /> c . As such , the application is inconsistent with the following principles , goals , and objectives <br /> of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan : <br /> ■ Planning Principle 1 . Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities <br /> and Services: Orange County's public facilities and services should be delivered in <br /> a manner that efficiently uses existing capacity. Expansions of facilities and <br /> services should be made only after careful consideration of the costs and benefits <br /> of expansion . <br /> ■ Planning Principle 2 . Sustainable Growth and Development : Growth and <br /> development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that <br /> is sustainable over the long-term . <br /> ■ Planning Principle 3A . Encouragement of Energy Efficiency , Lower Energy <br /> Consumption , and the Use of Non - Polluting Renewable Energy Resource : <br /> Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption <br /> are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation <br /> system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and <br /> improve air quality. <br /> ■ Planning Principle 5 . Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern : The County's rural <br /> areas are a cherished component of the County 's character. Future development <br />