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November 26, 2013 13-458 (c) Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the November 12, 2013 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-13-15) TO MSA, INC., TO CONSTRUCT A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GASOLINE SALES AT 3601 VICTORY BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, MSA, Inc., 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 to construct a convenience store with gasoline sales at 3601 Victory Boulevard; 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 the applicant is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3(B) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to construct a convenience store with gasoline sales on the subject property, which is more particularly described as: UP-13-15 3601 Victory Boulevard Beginning at the northwestern corner of the right-of-way at Victory Boulevard and Freedom Avenue running southwesterly approximately 305 feet to the intersection of Freedom Avenue and Rapidan Street; thence north 302 feet along the right-of-way of Rapidan Street to a point; thence northeasterly 308 feet to a point on the right-of-way of Victory Boulevard; thence 314 feet along the right-of-way of Victory Boulevard to the point of beginning; and being further identified as 3601 Victory Boulevard and Tax Map 531, parcel 11.