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April 12. 2005 1. That, coupled with the terms imposed by paragraph 2 hereof, 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 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 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 185 townhouse units is hereby granted to the applicant subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) Site development shall be in accordance with the floor plans, lot layout, building materials, and landscaping plans submitted as New Port Phase 1 B Group Housing Permit, December 7, 2004, Revised December 29, 2004 and as detailed in the submittal letter dated January 7, 2005 Re: Application for a Group Housing Project Review. The Director of Planning and Zoning may approve minor modifications to the plans. (b) Site development shall comply with the Development Guidelines for New Port, January 14, 2004, Revised February 3, 2004. (c) Site development shall comply with all applicable proffers approved in conjunction with the Rezoning Application Z-03-18. (d) Existing streets shall be closed prior to building permits being issued for this project. (e) The applicant shall comply with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits. (f) All taxes owed on or in connection with the subject property shall be paid in a timely manner. 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.