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Februar~ 25, 2003 (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 allowable floor-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 number 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 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 250 apartments is hereby granted to the applicant subject to the following terms and conditions which shall apply to the applicant and to any successor in interest: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to 250 apartment units. (b) The applicant shall construct the 250 apartment units utilizing the building materials specified in the document entitled "Architectural Design Narrative" and in accordance with the approved floor plans, which were submitted by the applicant and are on file in the Office of Planning and Zoning. The Director of Planning and Zoning may approve minor modifications to the plan. (c) A final landscaping plan shall be developed and installed in accordance with the submitted documents entitled "General Description of Landscaping" and "Concept Plan", both on file in the Office of Planning and Zoning. Any minor modifications must be approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning. (d) Street lighting with high pressure sodium fixtures shall be provided in all parking areas in accordance with Illumination Engineering Standards for Roadways. A lighting plan for the development must be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of building permits. (e) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost and upgrading of utilities for this development. The applicant shall coordinate with Director of Public Utilities on design of the sewer line. (f) The property shall be fenced with a fence having a wrought iron appearance and supported by brick columns. (g) Any revisions to the site plan or landscaping plan or elevations during the group housing application and review process must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Zoning for approval prior to issuance of the building permit.