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R -19 -06 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP- 19 -02) TO 6S DEVELOPMENT LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS SALES AT PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 700 -708 LONDON STREET AND 720 LONDON STREET, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS OF ZONING STANDARDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE, AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. WHEREAS, 6S Development LLC, the contract purchaser of the subject property, by and through its agent Robert P. Beaman III, 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 construct and operate a convenience store with gas sales at property consisting of 700 -708 London Street and 720 London Street, Portsmouth, Virginia, and the authorization of certain modifications of zoning standards in conjunction with the use, in accordance with Council's legislative authority to grant use permits under Virginia law and Section 40.1- 2.3(B) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006); and WHEREAS, American National Red Cross, Liliben Properties, LLC, Raymond G. Pascual, Elma D. Pascual, Raphael F. Guanzon, Gloria S. Guanzon, and 720 London, Inc., the owners of the property, have consented to the filing of the application; and WHEREAS, the applicant 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: 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;