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AUQust 23. 2011 (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 David L. Griffin is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1- 2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to operate an entertainment establishment at 509, 511, and 513 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia and being more particularly described as: UP-11-04 509,511, and 513 High Street Beginning at a point 79':t from the southwest comer of High and Dinwiddie Streets; thence, in a westerly direction 70':t to a point; thence, in a southerly direction 115':t to a point; thence, in an easterly direction 70':t: to a point; thence, in a northerly direction 115':t: to a point of the beginning. 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 occupant load of the facility shall not exceed 236 persons, including staff and patrons, at any time as required by the Building Official in the combined space of 509, 511 and 513 High Street. (b) The hours of operation shall be no earlier than 8:00 a.m. to no later than 2:00 a.m. (c) The hours of entertainment shall be no earlier than 11 :00 a.m. to no later than 2:00 a.m. (d) Sufficient interior and exterior security shall be provided by individuals who are certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. (e) The site layout plan shall generally be in accordance with the floor plan dated November 2,2010. Minor changes may be approved by the Director of Planning. (f) Rear doors shall be used for emergency exits only and shall not be propped open during hours of operation. (g) The applicant shall obtain approval from the Downtown Design Committee for any exterior alterations, including signage. (h) Noise from the establishment shall comply with City Code Section 24-255.