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January 14, 2020 19-452(b): “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-19-16) TO THE MILLER GROUP OF VIRGINIA, LLC TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT HAVING NOT MORE THAN 197 UNITS AT 409 MCLEAN STREET (TAX PARCEL 0517-0020). WHEREAS , Mark Houston Ricketts, the authorized agent for The Miller Group of Virginia, LLC, the contract purchaser of the subject property, 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 to construct a residential townhouse development having not more than 197 units at 409 McLean Street, Tax Parcel 0517-0020; and WHEREAS , the Economic Development Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, the owner of the subject 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. 2. That The Miller Group of Virginia, LLC 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 residential townhouse development having not more than 197 units at 409 McLean Street, Tax Parcel 0517-0020, being more particularly described as: UP-19-16 409 McLean Street (Tax Parcel 0517-0020)