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R-14-25 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE ENTERPRISE, INC., TO ESTABLISH `FACILITY AT 3801 KING STREET. PERMIT (UP-14-10) TO MIND POWER A CIVIC LODGE AND YOUTH CLUB WHEREAS, Mind Power Enterprise, Inc., the contract purchaser of the subject property, has made application pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the granting of a use permit to establish a Civic Lodge and Youth Club Facility at 3801 King Street; and WHEREAS, DWM Properties, LLC, the owner of the property, has consented to the filing of the application; and WHEREAS, the applicants and the Planning Director have done all things required to be done in connection with said application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the granting of the application for a use permit with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That it finds that the use for which the permit is sought: (a) Complies with the applicable standards of the Zoning Ordinance; (b) Is consistent with the comprehensive plan; (c) Is compatible with the character of surrounding lands and the uses permitted in the zoning district(s) of surrounding lands; (d) Is configured to minimize adverse effects, including the visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands; (e) Avoids significant deterioration of water and air resources, and other natural resources; (fl Maintains safe and adequate egress and ingress onto the site, and safe road conditions around the site; (g) Allows for the protection of property values and the ability of neighboring lands to develop the uses permitted in the zoning districts; and (h) Complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations. 2. That Mind Power Enterprise, Inc. is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to establish a