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October 12, 2021 (c) UP-21-14 CHURCHLAND- Resolution granting the request of Adams Outdoor Advertising for a Use Permit to update and convert an existing back-to-back static billboard into a back-to-back digital billboard of the same size and placement (14’ x 48’ feet) on a portion of a 0.68-acre lot located at 5720 High Street in the General Mixed-Use (GMU) zoning district. The Future Land Use Map of the Build One Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Commercial. The property is owned by TowneBank. Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. 1. Steve Romine, 5547 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, presented the application. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-21-14) TO ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING TO UPDATE AND CONVERT AN EXISTING BACK-TO-BACK STATIC BILLBOARD INTO A BACK-TO-BACK DIGITAL BILLBOARD OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SIZE AND PLACEMENT AT 5720 HIGH STREET (TAX PARCEL 0809- 0100). WHEREAS , Adams Outdoor Advertising, the lessee of a portion 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 update and convert an existing back-to-back static billboard into a back-to-back digital billboard of substantially the same size and placement at 5720 High Street (Tax Parcel 0809-0100); and WHEREAS, TowneBank, 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 approval of the application for a use permit. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That it has reviewed and considered the application materials, the City staff report, the proceedings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, all comments made at the public hearing, and the discussion of the Council regarding the application. 2. That it has considered factors it deemed applicable and consistent with the Code of Virginia, which may include, without limitation, the nature, extent, external effects, location, design or method of operation of the requested use, the City’s comprehensive plan, and the public health, safety, and general welfare. 3. That it has considered the imposition of conditions regarding the location, character, and other features of the proposed use and finds and determines that the conditions imposed by this Resolution are necessary to ensure compliance with the general intent and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and to prevent or minimize adverse effects from the proposed use. 4. That based on its review and consideration, it has determined that the use GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS permit requested by the subject application should be as provided in this Resolution.