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Dayton planning commission deadlocks on driveway change for home‑based asphalt business; IUP extension moves to council
Summary
Property owner John Herbus asked the commission to strike a City Council condition requiring removal of a north drive aisle at 15430 Brockton Lane, arguing the alternate route creates higher engine RPMs and safety risks. The commission split on recommending the driveway be retained and likewise tied on a proposed IUP extension; both issues advance to City Council.
John Herbus told the Dayton City Planning Commission on Dec. 3 that keeping a north access drive at his property, 15430 Brockton Lane, would reduce truck noise and safety risks for his family and equipment. "If I go up the new steep piece they're asking, I'm hitting 8,000 RPMs, 6,000 RPMs, and that motor is just roaring," Herbus said while describing how using the alternate approach forces higher revving and more reversing on the hill.
Staff reminded commissioners that the interim use permit (IUP) for the site was approved in February 2025 (Resolution No. 11‑2025) with a council‑added condition requiring removal of the north drive aisle by the end of 2025. The…
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