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November 26, 2013 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 development of the site shall be in substantial conformity with the concept plans titled Royal Farms, 3601 Victory Boulevard prepared by MSA, P.C., dated August 16, 2013, and the Architectural Elevations prepared by Ratcliffe Architects, dated August 14, 2013, except as may be necessary to comply with the conditions below and any modification required by the Portsmouth City Code during site plan review and approval. (b) Vehicular access to Rapidan Street shall be prohibited, consistent with the requirements of the Ordinance. (c) A buffer yard consistent with the requirements of Section 40.1-5.2(E) Type C, Option 1 shall be provided along the street frontage of the property adjacent to Rapidan Street. (d) The facility shall be operated in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local government and all required licenses and permits shall be obtained and remain in effect during the operation of the convenience store. (e) All taxes/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, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: Edmonds 13-458 (d) Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, 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-13-16) TO MSA, INC., TO ALLOW PARKING IN EXCESS OF 175% OF REQUIRED PARKING 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 allow parking in excess of 175% of the required parking in conjunction with the construction of 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;