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January 27.2009 (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 housing use permit set forth in Section 40-116 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 290 residential housing units at or near the southeastern corner of Frederick Boulevard and Turnpike Road is hereby granted to Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The development shall be limited to no more than 290 residential dwelling units. (b) The applicant shall design and construct the units in conformity to the Design Manual dated October 24, 2008, developed by Urban Design Associates. (c) The applicant shall adhere to the submitted site plan, floor plan, and building elevations entitled Preliminary Site Plan for Clark Manor (HOPE VI) Re-Development for PRHA dated 8/31/08. (d) Prior to final site plan or subdivision approval, the applicant shall obtain the necessary exceptions from the Planning Commission as allowed by the creation of the Midtown Residential Overlay District (ROD). (e) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of establishing and/or upgrading the necessary utilities as identified on an approved site plan and traffic improvements as required by the approved traffic impact study. (f) Minimum residential unit size shall be no smaller than 700 square feet. (g) The applicant shall adhere to the approved trash handling plan. (h) The project shall be built in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments. (i) All required licenses and permits shall be obtained before construction and maintained as required by law.