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Auqust.24, 1993 16t (d) The quantity, ¢ 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 ~he 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 ninety-six (96) duplex-style condominium or fee simple units on a portion of Tax Map 709, Parcel i is hereby granted to River Pointe Associates, L.L.C., subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to ninety-six (96) condominium or fee simple units in forty-eight (48) buildings. (b) The exterior of the condominium units shall be constructed of the same materials and a=chitectural designs and details used in the "Kings Ford" condominium project in Chesapeake, Virginia. Additional models and architectural changes may be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. (c) The site layout and landscaping shall be in accordance with Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Minor modifications may be made by the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits. (d) A Landscaping Group 2 buffer shall be planted along River Pointe Parkway and River Pointe Drive prior to completion of 25% of the construction. (e) The site plan must conform to all requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay Ordinance and the Tree Replacement Ordinance of the Code of the City of Portsmouth. (f) The applicant shall preserve and protect existing trees in the Resource Protection Area of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area. Only the building footprint area, driveway area and walkway area in the landward fifty (50) feet of the Resource Protection Area may be disturbed. (g) The proposed private street in the condominium development shall be thirty (30) feet wide. An agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney, must be executed providing for the maintenance of the private street by the condominium owners association and for the annual collection and placing in reserve of sufficient funds for such purpose.