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maximum allowable area for the number of dwelling units, and the maximum allowable area devoted to residential purposes; (d) The quantity, quality, utility, size and type of the project's open space and landscaping improvements is sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requ/rements or other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located; (e) The project's internal traffic circulation system is adequate to provide for the convenient and safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and the project will not cause surrounding streets and roads to exceed their safe capacities; (f) The quantity, quality, utility and type of the projecfs community and common facilities are sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requirements and other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located; (g) The project complies with the standards for approval of a use permit set forth in Section 40-106 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virgima; and (h) The project provides parking, building access and pathways for persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that: 1. A group housing use permit for the construction of 37 residential condominium units is hereby granted subject to the following terms and conditions which shall apply to the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to 37 eondomimum units. The applicant shall construct the condominium m~its in accordance with the documents titled "Preliminary Site Plan"." Preliminary Renderings", "Preliminary Elevations", and "Preliminary Floor Plans" on file in the Department of Planning and Zoning. The exteriors of the condominiums shall be constructed of a combination of brick and vinyl siding, as shown on the Preliminary Elevations and the Preliminary Renderings. The Director of Plarming and Zoning may approve minor modifications to the plan. (b) Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the document titled "Landscape PLan-Group Housing Permit" on file in the Department of Planning and Zoning. The Director of Planning and Zoning must approve any minor modifications. (c) Street lighting with high-pressure sodium fixtures shall be provided in all parking areas in accordance with Illumination Engineering Standards for