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6. SPRD Presentation Ms. Weiss gave a presentation on the SPRD zoning proposal. 7. Land Acquisition This discussion was tabled until the next meeting. 8. Working Group to write HPB accomplishments, 2003-present There was no update from this working group. 9. Board Member Updates Planning Board: Mr. Hornig: The Planning Board has been focused on the zoning bylaw in response to the MBTA Communities Act. Mr. Hornig requested that HPB members come to the Planning Board meeting on Feb. 1, the public hearing for the proposed zoning bylaw. A discussion of the SPRD bylaw is planned for Feb. 8. Discussion of a citizen’s petition is planned for the Feb. 15 meeting. SPRD: Ms. Manz asked the HPB to review the presentation that has been provided in preparation for a discussion and vote of support at the next meeting. The goal is a different sort of neighborhood with smaller houses. Ms. Weiss said she welcomed any questions prior to the next meeting. LexHAB: There was no update at this meeting. Lexington Housing Authority: There was no update at this meeting. COA: Mr. Zhao reported that aging-in-place needs accelerated during the COVID pandemic, particularly regarding home safety modifications. The town counsel believes it is feasible to provide support to aging in place needs without risk of Town liability. The COA will continue to investigate how support for aging in place might be provided to seniors. Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee (AHTSC): no meeting since the last HPB meeting. Ms. Foutter encouraged anyone with an interest in becoming a trustee to submit an application. Sustainable Lexington: Ms. Arens reported on the event last month to raise awareness of LexHAB residents regarding assistance with utility payments and the Town’s Community Choice Aggregation program. The administrator for the fuel assistance program reported that the fuel assistance program has had a significant increase in applications due to the information sessions. Sustainable Lexington is working with the LHA on a similar awareness program for occupants of LHA housing units. Ms. Arens will send a link to a survey regarding Town sustainability. Sustainable Lexington is also working with the Town to perform outreach regarding utility assistance for those Lexington residents who do not live in LexHAB or LHA properties. There is a Town meeting article to adopt a specialized STRETCH code. The requirements apply to new construction with fossil fuel usage.