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November 23, 1993 (b) The density of the project doss 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 pro]ect'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 ~n 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 thirty-eight (38) townhouse units on Candlelight Lane and Lantern Way on a portion of Tax Map 709, Parcels 6-14, 46.1 and 46.2 is hereby granted to The Creative Group, Inc., subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to thirty-eight (38) townhouse condominium units or fee s~mple townhouses. (b) The exterior of the townhouses shall utilize architectural designs and details employed in the "Heather Glen" townhouse project in Hampton, Virginia. Additional models and architectural changes may be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. (c) The end unit on Lot i shall have brick facing on its end facing River Points Drive. Fireplaces and brick ends on other buildings shall be available as options to prospective purchasers. (d) The applicant shall use brick on the front facades of the buildings in similar proportions to the use of brick on the existing Lanterns Townhouses. A revised plan showing the actual proposed placement of brick must be approved by the Planning Director prior to site plan approval. (e) The applicant shall install fencing around the rear yards of Lots I through 4 and Lots 45 through 54 of a style similar to that employed in the existing Lanterns Townhouses.