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project does not exceed the maximum allowable floor-area ratio for the zoning district; (c) The project as a whole conforms to applicable requirements for minimum required floor area for dwelling units, minimum allowable area for dwelling units, 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 requirements 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 project's 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, Virginia; 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 thirteen residential townhouse 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 thirteen townhouse units. (b) The applicant shall construct the thirteen townhouse units in accordance with the submitted floor plans and shall the building exteriors shall consist of a combination of vinyl siding and brick as shown on the submitted exterior elevations on file in the Office of Planning and Zoning. The Director of Planning and Zoning may approve minor modifications to the plan.