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February 28, 2012 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: Complies with the applicable standards of the Zoning Ordinance; (a) Is consistent with the comprehensive plan; (b) Is compatible with the character of surrounding lands and the uses permitted in the subject property's zoning district; (c) Is configured to minimize adverse effects, including the visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands; (d) Avoids significant deterioration of water and air resources, and other natural resources; (e) Maintains safe and adequate egress and ingress onto the site and safe road conditions around the site; (f) Allows for the protection of property values and the ability of neighboring lands to develop the uses permitted in their zoning district(s); (g) Complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations. 2. That Anderson Enterprises, LLC, 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 a motorcycle sales and servicing business, to include the sale of accessories and apparel, at 5731 and 5735 Portsmouth Boulevard, and being more particularly described as: U P-11-05 5731 and 5735 Portsmouth Boulevard Beginning at a point 386 feet west of the southwest corner of Elmhurst Lane and Portsmouth Boulevard, then 335 feet at a bearing of S12'21'OOW, then 140 feet at a bearing of N77'39'OOW, then 335 feet at a bearing of N12'21'OOE, and then 140 feet at a bearing of S77'39'OOE to the point of beginning, and consisting of tax map parcel # 0447-0050. 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) A vegetative buffer meeting the standards for aType D -Opaque buffer in the Ordinance (Section 40.1-5.2 (E) shall be installed at the rear of the property prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the City. (b) All repairs of motorized vehicles and equipment shall be conducted inside a properly vented full enclosed building. The revving of engines outdoors by employees shall be prohibited. (c) The regular hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. Special events may be held outside of these hours no more than four times in any calendar year. (d) Prior to issuance of any building permits, building plans and plans for all on site improvements shall be submitted and approved by the City, and in particular: