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September 26, 2017 - Unfinished Business - 17 - 389 - Use permit: Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the September 12, 2017 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 17-389: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-17-09) TO MCDONALD’S CORPORATION MODIFYING CERTAIN STANDARDS OF THE UPTOWN D2-FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 203(D) OF APPENDIX B TO CHAPTER 40.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW BACKLIT SIGNAGE AT 801 LONDON BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, McDonald’s Corporation, by and through its agent Edwin Coval, has made application pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the granting of a use permit modifying certain standards of the Uptown D2-Form Based Code District in accordance with Section 203(D) of Appendix B to Chapter 40.1 of the Code by authorizing the installation of new backlit signage at 801 London Boulevard, 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 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. 2. That McDonald’s Corporation is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3(B) of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) modifying certain standards of the Uptown D2-Form Based Code District in accordance with Section 203(D) of Appendix B to Chapter 40.1 of the Code by authorizing the installation of new backlit signage at 801 London Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia, being more particularly described as: