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DA250201 – LEVETT DENNIS A & JEANNE COX TRS
Public hearing to consider recommending that the Chief of Planning approve a Design Approval to allow the replacement of existing wood shingle roofing materials with Class A fire resistant fiberglass based shingles on an existing 3,200 square foot dairy barn. Color to consist of weathered wood (brownish).
Project Location: 6540 Carmel Valley Road, (Assessor's Parcel Number 015-201-012-000), Carmel Valley Master Plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the County of Monterey Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) adopt a resolution recommending that the Chief of Planning:
1) Find the Project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15331;
2) Approve a Design Approval to allow the replacement of existing wood shingle roofing materials with Class A fire resistant fiberglass based shingles on an existing 3,200 square foot dairy barn. Color to consist of weathered wood (brownish).
DISCUSSION:
In July 2025, applicant, Dennis Levett, applied for a Design Approval to replace existing roof materials of a 3,200 square foot historic dairy barn, known as the Hatton Dairy Barn. Due to fire concerns because the barn is located in a high fire hazard area, the applicant is requesting to replace the wood shingles with asphalt shingles. Prior to installing the shingles, new plywood and an additional layer of a fire-rated membrane will be installed for further fire protection. The current wood shingle roof was installed in 2011 and has reached the end of its life span. When the barn was originally constructed c. 1890, an elongated wood shingle roof was installed. When the barn was restored in 2011, the shingles were replicated. The project also includes the installation of interior storm windows. To prevent water intrusion through the stall windows, new storm windows will only be visible if the sliding wood shutters are open.
The Hatton Dairy Barn was listed in Monterey County’s L...
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