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June 13, 2006 (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 four residential townhouse units at 4122-4130 Greenwood Drive 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) The group housing project shall be limited to four residential townhouse units. (b) The townhouses shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted floor plans and building materials schedule on file in the Department of Planning. The Director of Planning may approve minor modifications to the plan. (c) Site landscaping shall be in accordance with the landscaping plan on file in the Department of Planning. (d) A landscaped buffer meeting the requirements of City Code Landscaping Group 2 shall be established and maintained along the western and southern property lines. (e) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost and upgrading of utilities for this development and shall coordinate with Director of Public Utilities on design of the sewer line. (f) Any revisions to the site plan or landscaping plan or elevations made through the group housing approval must be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval prior to issuance of building permit. (g) The project shall be built in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments.