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February 27,2007 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 (2006); 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 housing use permit for the construction of a duplex at 2106-3208 Elm Avenue 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 project shall be limited to one residential duplex. (b) The applicant shall adhere to the submitted site plan, floor plan and building elevations entitled Site Plan Proposed Duplex Residence 2106-2108 Elm Avenue Portsmouth, Virginia and First Properties, LLC Portsmouth Virginia Residences. (c) As noted on the site plan, the duplex shall face Fayette Street and have a Fayette Street address. Ingress and egress for both properties shall be from Fayette Street. (d) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of establishing and/or upgrading the necessary utilities. (e) The applicant shall provide the landscaping details of Landscaping Group 2 along the rear and sides of the property. (f) The applicant shall adhere to the approved trash-handling plan, which includes City trash pick-up and the storage of trashcans from public view on all days excluding trash pickup days. (g) All taxes and fees associated with the proposed project shall be paid when due.