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If the other two parcels that could potentially develop non -farm dwelling were able to do so, they would not be able to materially alter the land -use pattern in the area. The dominant land -use pattern in this area is for rural residential use and has been for more than 30 years. The proposed dwelling would be built within an existing cluster of residences, accessed on private lane that serves adjacent AR zoned parcels. The proposed dwelling site would be shielded by trees and topography from adjacent SA zoned parcels. These adjacent parcels while involved in timber use, do not appear to be involved in agricultural uses. The access and isolation of the proposed dwelling shield it from the scattered agricultural use of Christmas tree production in the area. The parcels in the study area involved in row crop production are all on the other side of residential neighborhoods from the subject parcel, so it is unreasonable to say that the proposed dwelling will have any effect on those farming operations. It is staff s conclusion that based on the above factors, there would be little to no effect on existing farming in this area. Staff deems the cumulative impact analysis submitted by the applicant as acceptable and complete and concludes that the applicant's conclusions based on the analysis are sound. Therefore, staff determines that the criteria of MCC 17.137.060(B)(3) are met. 10. In addition, non -farm dwellings shall be subject to the following code as provided for in 17.137.070, Non -farm dwelling requirements: (A) Special Setbacks. 1. Dwellings. A special dwelling setback of 200 feet from any abutting parcel in farm use or timber production is required. 2. Accessory Buildings. A special setback of 100 feet is required for buildings accessory to a dwelling from any abutting parcel in farm use or timber production. 3. Adjustments. The special setbacks in subsections (A)(]) and (2) of this section may be reduced if it is determined, concurrently with any land use application or as provided in Chapter 17.116 MCC, that a lesser setback will meet the following review criteria for alternative sites: a. The site hill have the least impact on nearby or adjoining forest or agricultural lands. b. The site ensures that adverse impacts on forest operations and accepted farming practices on the tract will be minimized. c. The arnournt of agricultural and forestlands used to site access roads, service corridors, the dwelling and structures is minimized. d. The risks associated with ivildfrre are minimized. The applicant has proposed reducing the setbacks from 200-feet to 100-feet considering the dimensions of the property (an imperfect square of approximately 500 by 500-feet) and the significant slopes which create geohazard areas across much of the eastern, western, and southern sides of the parcel. The most reasonable buildable area is the middle of the northernmost third of the parcel. This area is closest to where the easement enters the property and is the flattest area, though still within the geohazard 2-point overlay. This site would put the proposed dwelling potentially 100-feet from the timber lot directly north - adjacent to the subject property. The applicant would have to sign a farm/forest declaratory statement as a condition of approval, in which they would recognize these timber uses are a priority above a non -farm dwelling in this zone and shall not be interfered with or complained about.