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:: :: Lexington Housing Partnership Boar' Many neighboring towns have long since implemented similar programs. ■ SPRD Committee Mr. Pressman attended the most recent SPRD meeting. Ms. Loomis provided an excellent presentation regarding the work of the SPRD committee to date. She is working on a draft bylaw with which to move forward. She and her staff will combine the best elements of the work by consultant Ted Brovitz and by Charles Hornig in the bylaw. The SPRD bylaw would provide a density bonus with a goal of more affordable units and with smaller units that would be accessible to families in the 80%to 150%of AMI units. These units would be suitable for workforce housing. Ms. Loomis showed projects from other Towns that were consistent with SPRD recommendations. Ms. Loomis will be updating her slides with suggestions from the SPRD Committee. 5. Approve Prior Minutes Ms. Foutter suggested two minor changes. Mr. Pressman moved acceptance of the minutes of March 23, 2021 with the minor changes and Mr. Linton seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously. 6. New Business Mr. Sandeen offered his thanks for the presentation at the prior meeting by Pamela Hallett of the Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA).The meeting was very informative and exciting. He would like to hear more about what the HCA is doing and what is possible in Lexington. Mr. Sandeen also suggested having the Select Board take a field trip to one or more of the HCA housing developments. Ms. Foutter said she will investigate having someone from the DHCD speak to the HPB about the various development organizations, perhaps arranging a panel discussion with Carol Kowalski. 7. Set Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be on May 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm. 8. Adjournment Ms. Cohen moved adjournment, Ms. Weiss seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously.The meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm.