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This proposal will not affect the health or safety of the residents; living space additions in residential zones are in line with the zone code and is not expected to have any adverse effects. The criterion is met. 3. The adjustment is the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the adjustment and is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The applicants want to expand the existing shop building and state that the two foot adjustment (from ten- foot setback to 8-foot setback) is the minimum needed to accomplish their building goals. The criterion is met. 4. The intent and purpose of the specific provision to be adjusted is clearly inapplicable under the circumstances; or, the proposed development maintains the intent and purpose of the provision to be adjusted. The purpose of the adjustment is to allow the applicants to build closer to the property line while attempting to keep as much distance from the neighboring property line as possible while allowing for adequate access to all sides of the property. This adjustment still maintains reasonable setbacks which maintains the intent of the zone. The criterion is met. 7. In order to allow an existing building over 600 square feet to be used as a guest facility the following criteria shall apply. 1. MCC 17.126.020(A)(9)(b) states "the total combined maximum floor area for a guest facility shall not exceed 600 square feet, including all levels and basement floor areas". 2. Where property-specific circumstances prevent a detached placement, a property owner may apply for an attached structure where the combined maximum area exceeds 600 sq. ft., through the adjustment process described in MCC 17.116. (1) The proposed development will not have a significant adverse impact upon adjacent existing or planned uses and development; and The applicants are proposing to add additional living space on their property by adding on to the shop building without significantly altering the shop and its intended use. The property does not qualify for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as the property is under the required acreage. The land around the property is currently developed. The criterion is met. (2) The adjustment will not have a significant adverse effect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and Living space additions in residential zones are in line with the zone code and are not expected to have any adverse effects on the health or safety of the residents in the vicinity. The criterion is met. (3) The adjustment is the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the adjustment and is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The application allows the homeowners to achieve their goal of adding additional living space while maintaining the current use of their buildings and property while ensuring they follow current land use and building procedures. The criterion is met. (4) The intent and purpose of the specific provision to be adjusted is clearly inapplicable under the circumstances; or, the proposed development maintains the intent and purpose of the provision to be adjusted.