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December 11. 2007 07 -478 (c): "ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z-07-13." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the November 27, 2007 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 07 -478 (d): "RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT TO NEW CELESTIAL BAPTIST CHURCH TO OPERATE A RELIGIOUS-BASED CHILD CARE CENTER AT 1439 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE. WHEREAS, Rev. Leon Boone has made application on behalf of New Celestial Baptist Church pursuant to Section 40-43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the granting of a use permit for the operation of a religious-based child care center at 1439 Mount Vernon Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the applicant and the Planning Director have done all things required to be done in connection with said application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the granting of the application for a use permit with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That it finds that the use for which the permit is sought: (a) Will not adversely affect the health and safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use; (b) Will not be detrimental to the public use or InJurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood; (c) Will be provided with sufficient landscaping to Insure compatibility with surrounding uses; (d) Will be a project that will be developed according to a plan for parking, driveways, and curb cuts which will provide for safe and convenient traffic movement; and (e) Will be In accordance with the purposes of the City of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance. 2. That New Celestial Baptist Church is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40-43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the operation of a religious-based child care center at 1439 Mount Vernon Avenue, and being more particularly described as: