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December 11. 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 120 Cherokee Road, Portsmouth, Virginia, 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 applicant shall construct all of the units in accordance with the submitted floor plans and building materials. The Planning Director may approve minor modifications. (b) No land disturbance will occur within the Chesapeake Bay Protection Act fifty- foot seaward buffer. (c) At least 245 parking spaces, including seven handicapped spaces, shall be provided. (d) The entrancelexit driveway on the east side of Navajo Trail just north of Cherokee Road needs to be redesigned to a single 30-foot wide entrance, removing the island in the middle of the driveway as it is now shown. (e) A Solid Waste Management Plan and a plan for the placement of garbage cans shall be completed and submitted to and approved by the City's Director of General Services. The applicant shall adhere to the approved plans. (f) The establishment shall be operated in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments. (g) The applicant shall obtain all required licenses and permits before operation and these licenses and permits shall remain in effect during the operation of the establ ishment.