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May 25, 1999 (d) Will be provided with sufficient landscaping to insure compatibility with surrounding uses; (e) Will be a project that will be developed according to a plan for parking, driveways, and curb cuts which will provide for safe and convenient traffic movement; and (f) Will be in accordance with the purposes of the City of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance. 2. That Robert Conery is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40- 43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) for the operation of an entertainment establishment to be located at 600 Court Street, being more particularly described as: UP-99-05 Beginning at the northeast corner of King Street and Court Street; thence, in a southerly direction 40'+ to a point; thence, in a westerly direction 100'+ to a point; thence in a northerly direction 40'+ to a point; thence in an easterly direction 100'+ to a point of the beginning. 3. That this use permit is approved subject to the following conditions: (a) There shall be no more than 138 patrons in the establishment at any time. (b) The hours of operations shall be limited to the hours of 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, and 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Sunday. (c) The applicant shall make exterior alterations to the frontages of the building on Court and King Streets as illustrated on the architectural elevation board labeled "Thumpers, 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, Virginia" and dated April 5, 1999 and the board titled "Sign Detail." The door of the premises numbered 602 Court Street shall be replaced with a glass door similar to the style of the main entrance door and shall be used for emergency egress only. All alterations to the exterior of the building must receive prior approval from the Downtown Design Committee which may, in keeping with its guidelines, require alternative features to accomplish the same intent. All exterior alterations must be completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of Use and Occupancy. (d) The project shall be developed and operated in accordance with the submitted site and floor plan, identified as Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and made a part hereof. (e) The applicant shall obtain a parking exception to the required thirty- five on-site parking spaces required by the Zoning Ordinance. (f) All activities conducted on this site shall be in compliance with Section 24-255 of the City Code pertaining to loud disturbances and unnecessary noise or sound. No amplified live music shall be permitted. (g) The applicant shall obtain a Commercial Re-inspection for the facility from the Building Official, Fire Prevention bureau, and the Water Quality Division of the Department of Public Utilities. (h) All taxes owed on the subject property or in connection with the proposed operation shall be paid when due. (i) The applicant shall operate the entertainment establishment in accordance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments, and shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary licenses and permits.