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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 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 (2006); 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. 2. That a housing use permit for the creation of 17 residential condominium units at 719 High Street is hereby granted to the applicant subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest; (a) The housing project shall be limited to 17 units. (b) The applicant shall maintain 33 off-street parking spaces for the housing project. (c) The applicant shall place handicapped parking less than 200 feet from the entrance/exit of the building. (d) The applicant shall adhere to the submitted site plan, floor plan and building elevations entitled "719 High Street Mixed Use Development." (e) The applicant shall adhere to the development plans approved by the Downtown Design Committee February 6, 2007.