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(a) The proposed project is compatible with surrounding land uses; (b) The density of the project does not exceed the maximum allowable density for the zoning district, and, where applicable, the floor-area ratio of the 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; (t) 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 housing use permit set forth in Section 40-116 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 construction of the remaining 19 residential condominium units of a previously-approved 37 -unit development at 3105 Tyre Neck is hereby granted to The Futura Group, LLC, subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The total housing project shall be limited to 37 condominium units. (b) The applicant shall construct the condominium units in accordance with the previously -approved floor plans and elevations (combination of brick and vinyl siding) on file in the Planning Department offices. The Planning Director may approve minor modifications to the plan.