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Explanation: This article would mandate that Stormwater Low Impact Design strategies be utilized whereas the current regulation merely encourages Stormwater Low Impact design strategies where practicable. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Board of Selectmen recommended approval of Article 7 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommended approval of Article 7 by a vote of 4-0 The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Article 7. Motion made by Select Board Member O'Hara: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 7 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". Motion passes unanimously at 7:13 p.m. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to amend § 174-27.2 (B) (2) of the Mashpee Zoning Bylaw, Stormwater Management, by adding new subsections (d) and (e) after § 174-27.2 (B) (2) (c) as follows: Add a comma and delete the word "and" at the end of subsection (b), and add the following subsections: (d) incorporates filter media and/or an internal water storage zone to optimize nitrogen and phosphorous removal for projects which employ bio retention or similar filtering best management practices (e.g., rain gardens, tree filters, sand/organic filters, and dry water quality swales) for treatment prior to infiltration, and (e) evaluates and designs new stormwater quantity control BMPs and other drainage system components in accordance with the Resilient Massachusetts Action Team (RMAT) Climate Resilience Design Standards and Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time, to account for projected increases in precipitation intensity and frequency over the duration of the useful life of the systems, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article specifies specific low impact design requirements for removal of nitrogen and phosphorous from stormwater at single and two family dwellings. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Board of Selectmen recommended approval of Article 8 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommended approval of Article 8 by a vote of 4-0 The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of Article 8. Motion made by Select Board Member Sherman: