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June 24, 2025 WHEREAS , by Resolution R-23-30 adopted on June 13, 2023, City Council granted Use Permit UP-23-07 to construct four townhouses at 3002 and 3006 Deep Creek Boulevard (Tax Parcels 0145-0190 and 0145-0200); and WHEREAS , Section 40.2-533(K)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance provides in pertinent part that “a Use Permit shall automatically expire and become void two years from the date of approval by City Council if the use is inactive or changed to a different use, unless within such two-year period…a building permit is obtained and erection or alteration of a structure is started…”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2209.1:1, which was adopted by the Virginia General Assembly to automatically extend local approvals to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the original expiration date for UP-23-07 was extended to July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Section 40.2-533(K)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes City Council to extend the expiration date of Use Permits once for a period of not to exceed one year provided that a written application for the extension is submitted to the Planning Department at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Use Permit; and WHEREAS, New Home Builders Inc. has timely submitted an application to extend the expiration date of UP-23-07 for a period of one year from July 1, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the expiration date of UP-23-07 is hereby extended until July 1, 2026.” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None Mayor Glover thanked Mr. Gill Bland, Urban League CEO, for supporting the  Juneteenth Festival. Mayor Glover thanked Deputy City Manager Coleman for standing in for City Manager  Carter during his absence. 25 - 184 - Report on Pending Items  City Manager Carter provided an update on the following: Launch of new billing system. ˗ Crawford Street roundabout and ribbon cutting. ˗ Traffic calming in the Waterview neighborhood. ˗ Mr. Hugel informed City Manager Carter of additional manhole covers that need to be  replaced on Cedar Lane. Dr. Dodson thanked City Manager Carter for the traffic calming devices. He also  requested a traffic study in Westhaven. 25 - 185 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Sergio Neal, 1420 Elm Avenue, thanked the City for fostering positive relationships with community organizations. He also informed citizens and City Council of New Generation summer youth band. Councilwoman Bryant inquired about Portsmouth United Summer Youth Program.   City Manager Carter will provide an update. 2. Donna Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke on the importance of communication and structure within the City. 3. Sheila Joseph, 139 Grand Street, thanked City Manager Carter and staff for the new billing system. She also asked if there will be credit for erroneous late fees.