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September 28. 2010 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) Complies with the applicable standards of the Zoning Ordinance; (b) Is consistent with the comprehensive plan; (c) Is compatible with the character of surrounding lands and the uses permitted in the subject property's zoning district; (d) Is configured to minimize adverse effects, including the visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands; (e) Avoids significant deterioration of water and air resources, and other natural resources; (f) Maintains safe and adequate egress and ingress onto the site and safe road conditions around the site; (g) Allows for the protection of property values and the ability of neighboring lands to develop the uses permitted in their zoning district(s); (h) Complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations. 2. That Holy Communion Lutheran Church is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the operation of a child care center 6220 Portsmouth Boulevard, and being more particularly described as: UP-10-06 6220 Portsmouth Boulevard The parcel described as beginning approximately 224 feet northeast of the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and Bob White Street; thence northeast approximately 309 feet to a point; thence southeast approximately 585 feet to a point; thence south approximately 133 feet to a point; thence northwest approximately 499 feet to a point along Portsmouth Boulevard; thence northeast approximately 190 feet to a point; thence northwest approximately 70 feet to the point of beginning. (Tax Map 625, Parcel 33) 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicants and any successor in interest: (a) The establishment shall operate generally in accordance with the approved site layout and floor plans. Minor changes may be approved by the Director of Planning. (b) The occupant load of the childcare activities in the cottage shall be limited to twenty (20) children aged 3 years and older and two (2) staff members. The occupant load of the childcare activities in the church facility shall be limited to a total of ten (10) children, including four (4) below the age of 2 1/2 and two (2) staff members. Occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the Building Official and/or Fire Marshall. A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained prior to providing childcare services.