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June 25, 2013 13-245 (B): Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the June 11, 2013 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-13-05) TO VERIZON WIRELESS TO COLOCATE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND SUPPORTING GROUND EQUIPMENT AT 1318 SPRATLEY STREET. WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has made application pursuant to Section 40.1- 2.3 B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the granting of a use permit for the colocation of a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment at 1318 Spratley Street, Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the applicant and the Planning Director have done all things required to be done in connection with said application; and 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 Verizon Wireless 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 colocation of a telecommunications tower and supporting ground equipment at 1318 Spratley Street, and being more particularly described as: U P-13-05 1318 Spratley Street That parcel of property located northeast of the intersection of Spratley Street and Scott's Creek and known as 1318 Spratley Street. The property is more fully described in Deed Book 1209, Page 0126 and is also identified as Tax Map 46, Parcel 19. 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: