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AUC~Ast 24, 1993 (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 160 condominium units on River Pointe Parkway on a portion of Tax Map 709, Parcel 1.2 is hereby granted subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The groUP housing project shall be limited to' 160 condominium units (sixteen buildings). (b) The exterior of the condominium units shall be constructed of the same materials and architectural designs and details used in the "Wimbledon Chase" development in Chesapeake, Virginia. Architectural changes may be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. (c) 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 construction. (e) The site plan must conform to all requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay Ordinance and the Tree Planting and Replacement Ordinance, contained in 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. (g) Street lighting with high pressure sodium fixtures shall be provided along all private streets in accordance with recommended Illumination Engineering Standards (I.E.S.) as contained in Ameri~ National Standard Practice for Roadway Liqhtinq. A lighting plan for the development must be approved by the Department of Traffic Engineering prior to issuance of building permits. (h) A condominium owners association shall be created and shall be responsible for maintaining the retention lake, private roadways and recreation area. The association may annually collect and place in reserve sufficient funds for such maintenance~ The association may regulate off-street parking and prohibit on-street parking on the private street. (i) The community swimming pool and club house shall be constructed and in use by the time 50% of the units are completed. The developer shall expand to five (5) acres the area designated as "recreational site" on Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The swimming pool and club house may be located in this area. The applicant shall seek to have rezoned or agree to allow the City of Portsmouth to rezone the designated recreational site as Preservation (P-l). The rezoning shall be complete prior to issuance of more than 50% of the certificates of occupancy.