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A.ril 28. 1998 1. That coupled with the terms imposed by paragraph 2 herein, the following conditions exist: (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 al ow~ble [Ioof-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 n Jmber 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's internal traffic ~irculation system is adequate to provide for the convenient and safe movement of Vehicles and pedestrians, and the project will not cause surrounding streets and roads to exceed their safe capacities; (f) 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 use permit set forth in Section 40-106 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia; 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 group housing use permit for four residential apartment units at 630 High ~treet is hereby granted to the applicant, Norman T. Malbon, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to one building containing four residential apartment units constructed n accordance with the floorplans contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Director of Community Quality and Planning Services is authorized to approve minor modifications to Exhibit A. (b) The applicant shall provide adequate egress in accordance with applicable building code requirements. (c) All exterior changes to the building must be approved in advance by the.Downtown Design committee. (d) The applicant and any successor in interest shall comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain and maintain in effect all required permits. (e) All taxes owed on or in connection with the subject property shall be timely paid. 3. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT: Unless extended as provided under Section 40-115 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988), the group housing use permit shall expire for any portion of the approved project for which building permits have not been issued if the applicant fails to apply for all building permits for the entire project within one year of the adoption of this resolution.