Present:

• Carl Sprague, Chair
• Peter Williams
• Jorja Marsden
• Lisa Sauer

1. In Sprague’s absence, Williams called the meeting to order and introduced new Commission member Chantelle Rhind. Sprague joined meeting.
2. 320 Old Stockbridge Road (Merrywood) represented by owner Richard Lobo and architect Michael Valenti.
   1. Merrywood is a Berkshire Cottage
   2. Through word and picture, Valenti told the story of Merrywood since it was built in 1882 – Peabody and Stearns architects.
   3. Originally a private residence, then a music school, and now a private residence.
   4. Vacant and deteriorating for a number of years, possibly decades, to sustain the architectural integrity and historic authenticity, replication is more practical than restoration.
   5. Williams moved that “not a substantial alteration of a significant historic building according to the bylaw.” Passed unanimously – construction can proceed.
3. Jane Iredale – Interlaken Road. Permission to tear down a Sports Camp building (circa 1961). Moved: The building is not of historic significance. Permission to demolish granted.
4. Sprague wanted to discuss the Cottage bylaw.
   1. A list of the Cottages was distributed (Carole Owens thanked)
   2. Historic Preservation Commission will be available to Planning Board if any determination or evaluation is needed.
   3. Sauer liked the original Great Estates Bylaw. Anita Schwerner explained that version was struck down in land court.
   4. Sprague pointed out that over time there was a change. The original bylaw was intended to preserve history and the historic structure. The intent of later versions focused on the land and land development.

Meeting adjourned.