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December 11. 2007 (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 122 residential apartment units for the elderly 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: (h) The applicant is responsible for all care, maintenance and replacement of all trees located in the public right-of-way. (i) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of any new water andlor sanitary sewer infrastructure or any improvements to such infrastructure. (j) The applicant shall provide stormwater management that complies with all City Code requirements. (k) Waste management for the development shall be in compliance with all City Code requirements and according to a plan submitted by the applicant and approved by the Director of General Services. (I) The buildings shall be built in general compliance with the building elevations dated June 21, 2007 and submitted to the Department of Planning on July 11, 2007. (m) The site shall be developed in general compliance with the site plan dated August 15, 2007 and submitted to the Department of Planning on October 9, 2007. (n) The project shall be built in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments. (0) All required licenses and permits shall be obtained before construction and maintained as required by law. (p) Taxes and fees associated with the property shall be paid when due.