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October 9, 2018 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 the City of Portsmouth, Virginia 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 and operate a 300 foot communications tower at 2017 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia, Tax Parcel 0165-0021, being more particularly described as: UP-18-05 2017 Frederick Boulevard (Tax Parcel 0165-0021) THAT certain parcel of land consisting of approximately 4.74 acres, having a current street address of 2017 Frederick Boulevard and a current Tax Parcel designation of 0165-0021, and generally bounded by Interstate 264 to the south, Frederick Boulevard to the west, a railroad line to the north, and Tax Parcel 0165-0010 to the east. 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 existing tower will be removed upon completion of the new tower structure and installation of equipment. (b) The location of the tower and general layout shall be generally in conformity with the plans prepared by KCI Technologies and Motorola Solutions and dated June 14, 2018 (Engineer’s seal), except for minor modifications approved by the Director of Planning or where modifications may be required to comply with the requirements of the City Code. (c) The height of the communications tower structure shall not exceed 300 feet measured from the ground surface immediately adjacent to the tower, excluding appurtenances and any requirements of the FAA. (d) A Type B bufferyard as set forth in Section 40.1-5.2(E) of the Portsmouth City Code shall be provided around the tower’s equipment compound where visible from off-site, except at the gate which must be screened in a manner acceptable to the Director of Planning. In addition any generator located on the tower site must be equipped with a sound reduction cover to mitigate any noise impacts on nearby properties.