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5. That Section 40-55 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1973, be amended to read as follows: Section 40-55. Group housing project review. (1) A group housing project as defined in .~40-31, or condominium or conversion condominium as defined in ~33-2, may be exempted from the dimensional requirements for resi- dential dwellings contained in this Chapter, if the project as a whole conforms to the requirements set forth as to the minimum required floor area for dwelling units, the minimum allowable area for dwelling units, the minimum allowable area for the number of dwelling units, the maximum allowable area devoted to residential purposes, the maximum allowable plot coverage and side and rear yard requirements for buildings adjacent to other plots; and a site plan similar to that required by §33-23 of the Subdivision Chapter; except %hat a site plan for a condominium or conversion condominium must conform to the specifications of ~55-79.58 of the Code of Virginia, is submitted for review based on the following criteria: (a) The project's compatibility with its environ- ment, and with other land uses and buildings existing in the surrounding area; (b) The quantity, quality, utility, size and type of the project's open space and landscaping improvements, (c} The ability of the project's traffic circulation system to provide for the convenient and safe movement of vehicles and pedestr±ans, and (d) The quantity, quality, utility and type of the project's community facilities (recreation, laundry, sanitary facilities, storage areas, etc.). ~2) In addition to the site plan required to conform to §33-23 of this Code and/or ~55-79.58 of the Code of Virginia, all group housing projects, condominium or conversion condominium preliminary plats must show the following: val; (a) Existing and proposed contour lines (1) ' inter- ~b) Ail existing trees with 6" or more trunk dia- meter; proposed landscaping including the proposed trees and their conumon name; and existing trees to be preserved; (c) A letter addressed to the Director of Planning describing the project, its compatibility with the existing environment and the surroundings in terms of: