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May 25, 2021 (b) Prior to commencement of the use, the owner and its successors and assigns shall: i. Cause a “NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER” sign to be affixed an appropriate distance from the corner of Lincoln Street and Elm Avenue to allow sufficient space for vehicle turns onto the Elm Avenue right-of-way. ii. Replace broken, damaged or missing sidewalk and curbing that abuts 1819 Elm Avenue. iii. Install striping to create three (3) on-street parallel parking spaces capable of serving the use, each having dimensions of not less than 8’ x 22’. (c) A sign permit must be obtained prior to the establishment of any new signage on the property. (d) The development must include a dumpster that complies with all relevant state and local codes, including without limitation Portsmouth City Code Section 40.2-304(F)(5), and including without limitation surfacing, setback, and screening requirements. (e) All required inspections must be performed by, and any required Certificate of Occupancy obtained from, the City Department of Permits and Inspections prior to commencement of the operation of the approved use. (f) All required federal, state and/or local permits must be obtained prior to commencement of the approved use and maintained at all times during continuation of the use, and the use must be conducted in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state and local government. (g) The existing nature and location of landscaping on the property, including shrubbery and mature tree canopy, shall be substantially maintained. (h) All taxes/fees associated with the property and/or the proposed use must be paid when due, as determined by the City Treasurer. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 7. Violation of any of the conditions set forth herein may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None Abstain: Lucas-Burke (property owner) Motion by Mr. Woodard, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the May 11, 2021 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 21-140b: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-21-05) TO JRF SHIP REPAIRS, LLC TO OPERATE A LIGHT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS CONSISTING OF A METAL FABRICATION SHOP AND WAREHOUSE AT 3409 GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY (TAX PARCEL 0385-0030). WHEREAS , Wayne Cummins, the authorized agent for JRF Ship Repairs, LLC, the contract purchaser or lessee of the subject property, has made application pursuant to Section 40.2-533 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia for the granting of a use permit to operate a light manufacturing business consisting of a metal fabrication shop and warehouse at 3409 George Washington Highway, Tax Parcel 0385-0030; and WHEREAS, 3409 GWH/P LLC, the owner of the subject property, has consented to the application; and