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September 9, 2025 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. 5. That a use permit is hereby granted pursuant to Section 40.2-533 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia to construct a freestanding telecommunications tower at 0 West Norfolk Road, the said property being more particularly described as: UP-25-07 0 West Norfolk Road (Tax Parcel 0723-0012) BEGINNING at a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Old Coast Guard Boulevard at its intersection with property now or formerly Commonwealth Railway, Incorporated (Tax ID # 10000180); thence running along the eastern right-of-way line of Old Coast Guard Boulevard, a 60 foot wide public right-of-way, N 06°53’57”W a distance of 129.37 feet to a point; thence turning and leaving said eastern right-of-way line of Old Coat Guard Boulevard and running S 65°03’17” E a distance of 465.44 feet to a point, said point being on said line of property now or formerly Commonwealth Railway Incorporated; thence turning and running N 80°31’17”W a distance of 412.11 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning. IT BEING that certain property conveyed to 4740 Cell Tower, LLC by Deed from Suffolk Mechanical, LLC dated May 5, 2025 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the City of Portsmouth, Virginia as Instrument Number 202504680. 6. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The development shall be in substantial compliance with the overall site plan and tower elevation depicted in the preliminary site plan entitled “VAC026 ORLEANS” prepared by WT GROUP and submitted to the Planning Department on June 27, 2025, except where modifications may be required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations. (b) The height of the monopole telecommunications tower shall not exceed 195 feet, measured as the vertical distance from the average grade adjacent to the tower to the highest point of the tower (including antennas). (c) Without limitation, the development shall ensure and maintain compliance with the following use-specific standards in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Sec. 40.2- 217(E)(3)(b). (i) No zoning permit for any radio, television, or microwave towers shall be issued until the applicant provides evidence that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a permit for said tower or that no permit is required. (ii) The applicant shall provide a copy of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report and documentation that the application presents no hazard to any airport, or documentation that FAA review is not required. (iii) Space shall be provided for at least three (3) cellular or similar providers, unless expressly approved for less as a condition of the Use Permit. (iv) The applicant shall provide a listing of all structures within one-half (0.5) mile that are of a similar elevation along with an explanation of why a colocation on another tower is not possible, to the extent permitted by law.