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October 28, 2014 14-384 (d): "ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z-14-05." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 14 - 384 -Use permit: 1. Barry Randall, 500 Oak Street, spoke in support of this item. 2. Stephen Romine, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the October 14, 2014 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 14-384 (e): "RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-14-14) TO 7-ELEVEN, INC. TO CONSTRUCT A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GASOLINE SALES AT 3500 VICTORY BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, 7-Eleven, Inc., as contract purchaser of the subject property, 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 3500 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, Nine - T-9, L.L.C., the owner of the property, has consented to the filing of the application; 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 zoning district(s) of surrounding lands; (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 the zoning districts; and (h) Complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations.