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Request: Re-divide Land Court Lot 1694 into two lots to be known as Lot 1694-A and Lot 1694-B. Lot 1694-A to be combined with Lot 1693 and Lot 1694-B to be combined with Lot 1695. The Chair read the request for the record. David Crispin was present, virtually, to discuss the request. Mr. Crispin explained that there were two vacant lots on site, one of which would be divided and joined with the first vacant lot, while the other would be joined with an existing house lot. Each lot would be 1 '/z times larger than existing, while eliminating one house lot. The Chair asked for questions. Mr. Rowley inquired about the location for high water and Mr. Crispin responded that it was mean high, as required by Land Court. Regarding the side lot lines, Mr. Crispin confirmed that they were a tie line, a mathematical closure. Mr. Balzarini inquired about frontage and Mr. Rowley stated that he believed frontage met the requirements of New Seabury's Special Permit at 38.67 feet and 38.68 feet. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to approve the ANR plan. Mr. Fulone seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Plans were signed by the Planning Board. NEW BUSINESS Charles Rowley Billing-There were no questions regarding the invoice received from Mr. Rowley. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to pay Charles Rowley $250. Ms. Waygan seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Board members signed the authorization. Willowbend Minor Modification Decision, 16 North Glen Drive-Board members had read the decision and had no additional questions. The decision was signed by Board members. NPDES Stormwater Permit Public Outreach-DPW Director Catherine Laurent and Gabrielle Belfit, Tighe & Bond, were present, virtually, to discuss the NPDES Permit, now in year number three. In order to fulfill the requirement to host a Public Hearing, Ms. Laurent was present to update the Planning Board with the accomplishments of the past two years and their proposal for the third year. Additionally, Ms. Laurent referenced Planning Board Articles on the Town Warrant that were related to stormwater, and were requirements of the Permit. Ms. Belfit shared her presentation with Board members regarding their findings. Ms. Belfit summarized the EPA Small MS4 Stormwater permit as jointly administered by the EPA and the MassDEP. The first permit was issued in 2003 in response to the Clean Water Act. Ms. Belfit indicated that permits were valid for 5 years after 2008, then valid for 10 years. According to the permit, communities were required to pursue best management practices in six areas, to include, eliminating contaminants and addressing impaired water bodies. In order to do so, best practices would be employed, such as increasing public education to eliminate pollutants and road sweeping. Impediments were established in 2014, and included Ashumet and Santuit Ponds for 2