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R -20 -16 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP- 19 -20) TO ICS HOME INVESTMENTS, LLC TO CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) TOWNHOMES AT 609 COLUMBIA STREET (TAX PARCEL 0025- 1290). WHEREAS, ICS Home Investments, LLC, the owner of the subject property, has made application pursuant to Section 40.1 -2.313 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the granting of a use permit to construct four (4) townhomes at 609 Columbia Street, Tax Parcel 0025 -1290; 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 b_v 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; (f) 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 ICS Home Investments, LLC is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1- 2.3(B) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to construct four (4) townhomes at 609 Columbia Street, Tax Parcel 0025 -1290, being more particularly described as: