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October 23, 2012 (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 Daniel W. Aston is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to construct a mixed use building at the southwest corner of Court Street and County Street, Portsmouth, Virginia, and being more particularly described as: U P-12-07 Southwest corner-Court and County Streets All of that land bounded by the following. Beginning at a point said point being the southwestern corner of the intersection of Court and Count Streets, then proceeding southwardly along the western line of Court Street 225.5 feet, more or less, to a point that is the northwest corner of the intersection of Court Street and Columbia Street, then proceeding along the northern line of Columbia Street 136.81 feet, more or less, to a point, then proceeding northwardly N 03° 38'08"W 56.62 feet, more or less, to a point, then proceeding S 86°46'53"W 13.02 feet, more or less, to a point then proceeding N 03° 38'23"W 169.52 feet, more or less, to a point in the southern line of County Street, then proceeding along the southern line of County Street 149.92 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. 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) The site shall be developed in substantial compliance with the site plan submitted by DBA Architects dated August 18, 2012 and attached to this application. (b) The building shall be developed in substantial conformance with the submitted elevation submitted by DBA Architect dated August 18, 2012. (c) The architectural plans must be approved by the Portsmouth Downtown Design Committee prior to the issuance of any permits except this Use Permit. The Director of Planning shall be authorized to approve minor changes. (d) All uses on the property shall be operated in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments. (e) The applicant shall obtain and keep current all required licenses and permits before operation and these licenses and permits shall remain in effect during the operation of the establishment. (f) Taxes and fees associated with the property shall be paid when due. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by the City Council." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None