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595 November 26, 1996 (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 circulation 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 the construction of 66 residential units of sing le-family and duplex style condominiums at 5601 High Street is hereby granted to the applicant, Industrial Development Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to 66 residential units of single- family and duplex style condominiums, as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof. (b) The fror~t facade elevations of each unit shall be primarily of brick. Vinyl siding, stucco or stone may be utilized as minor accent trim as shown on Exhibits B and C, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The ends of all units shall be constructed with full brick facades. Substitution of materials for the brick end facades may be approved by the Planning Commission. Only premium grade vinyl shall be utilized on any facade. (c) The proposed project shall comply with the proffered conditions contained in Zoning Amendment Ordinance Z-96-11 and any subsequent amendments thereto. (d) The construction methods and materials of roads and water and sewer lines shall be in conformity with city specifications. (e) Any required revisions to the site plan, to the landscaping plan, or to any elevation made through the group housing application process, including any changes in response to any requirements by the City Council, must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. (f) The applicant and any successor in interest shall corn ply with all applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain and maintain in effect all required permits. Approval of the group housing use permit in no way waives any requirement that appropriate reviews, inspections. and approvals be obtained. 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.