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March 10, 2026 7. Tony Goodwin, 38 Linden Avenue, asked that a multi-level facility be considered. He also asked that the aesthetics match the downtown historic district. 26 - 71 - Public hearing use permit applications: WEST CRADOCK (a) UP-25-16 - Resolution granting the request of Community Housing Partners for a Use Permit to construct multi-family dwellings on approximately 2.3 combined acres located at 2216 and 2220 Waldron Ave in the Multi-Family Urban Residential (UR-M) zoning district. The properties are owned by Portsmouth Afton Square LP. The Future Land Use Map of the Build One Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan designates this property for low to medium density single-family residential. Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. 1. Milo Pfeffer, 448 Depot Street NE, Christiansburg, VA, presented the application. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION GRANTING A USE PERMIT (UP-25-16) TO COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNERS CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TWO-BUILDING MULTIFAMILY DWELLING DEVELOPMENT HAVING NOT TO EXCEED 39 TOTAL DWELLING UNITS AT 2216 AND 2220 WALDRON AVENUE (TAX PARCELS 0465- 0380 AND 0465-0390). WHEREAS , Community Housing Partners Corporation, the contract purchaser 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 construct and operate a two-building multifamily dwelling development having not to exceed 39 total dwelling units at 2216 Waldron Avenue and 2220 Waldron Avenue (Tax Parcels 0465-0380 and 0465-0390); and WHEREAS , Portsmouth-Afton Square LP, the owner of the subject property, has consented to 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 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. 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.