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February 14, 2023 (b) UP-22-19 CHURCHLAND - Resolution granting the request of Daniel Heatwole, of the Port LLC, to renew an expired Use Permit to construct a 192-unit multi-family apartment community on approximately 10.34 acres at a density of 18.59 units per acre located at 5601 High Street and a 40-unit multi-family apartment community on approximately 2.16 acres at a density of 18.52 units per acre located at 3109 Tyre Neck Road. The property at 5601 High Street is zoned High Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-H) and 3109 Tyre Neck Road is zoned Multi-Family Urban Residential (UR-M). The Build One Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map designates both properties for Commercial use. The properties are owned by The Port LLC. Planning Commission recommends approval with amended conditions. 1. Rob Beamon, 222 Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, presented the application. 2. JoAnn Clarke, 4717 Thornwood Street, spoke in opposition to this item. 3. Donna Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. 4. Ursula Murphy, 2001 Elmhurst Lane, inquired about affordability. 5. William Dodson, 801 Mimosa Road, voiced his concern with the planning application process.  Councilman Whitaker asked that the City Manager provide information as to whether developers have a Minority Contracting Participation Plan. Motion by Mr. Tillage, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-22-19) TO THE PORT, LLC TO (1) CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 192-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMMUNITY AT 5601 HIGH STREET AND (2) CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 40- UNIT MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMMUNITY AT 3109 TYRE NECK ROAD. WHEREAS , The Port, LLC, the owner of the subject properties, 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 (1) construct and operate a 192-unit multi-family apartment community at 5601 High Street (Tax Parcel 0814-0010) and (2) construct and operate a 40-unit multi-family apartment community at 3109 Tyre Neck Road (Tax Parcel 0815-0020); and WHEREAS ,a prior Use Permit granted for the same use on October 13, 2020 has expired and is of no further force or effect; and WHEREAS , the applicant and the Planning Director have done all things required to be done in connection with this new application; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has recommended the approval with conditions 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.