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Applicant addresses the impact of the proposed non -farm dwelling and potential future non- farm dwellings together with the impact of existing non -farm dwellings in the area, showing through the 2000-acre study that there is only one other parcel capable of qualifying for a non- farm dwelling within the subject area. The two potential new non -farm dwellings are unlikely to materially alter the stability of the existing land use pattern within the area, so long as the dwellings are sited away from neighboring farming operations and in locations that maintain as much historically farmed land as possible. This nonfarm dwelling would not significantly impact existing farming activities, and the criterion is stated in MCC 17.136.130(B)(3)(a) through MCC 17.136.130(B)(3)(c) are met. MCC 17.136.070 12. MCC 17.136.070 provides requirements for non -farm dwellings. Non -farm dwellings shall be subject to the following code 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. Applicant originally proposed to site the dwelling and an accessory structure towards the northeast corner of the parcel, in the location of the hazelnut orchard visible in the imagery. According to Applicant's site plan, the dwelling is proposed to be 55 feet from the east property line and 96 feet from the north property line. The new shop is proposed to be 36 feet from the east property line. As such the dwelling would not meet the special setback requirement of 200 feet from abutting parcels in farm use and the accessory structure would not meet the required 100-foot special setback. Applicant requests an adjustment to the special setback requirements. The Adjustment criteria are addressed below. 3. Adjustments. The special setbacks in subsections (A)(1) 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 will have the least impact on nearby or adjoining forest or agricultural lands. Applicant states that the 8.4-acre parcel is heavily compromised by a stream draining way and wetlands. The shape of the subject property is generally narrow north to south and is only 345 feet wide. The drainageway and wet area compromises the western one-third of the parcel with the terrace soils impacting the development area. Applicant states that the proposed location of the dwelling is governed by the area needed for a septic system and a replacement septic site, which limits the areas for the dwelling and shop. CU 24-043 — ORDER MKI CONSTRUCTION, LLC Page 12