Valley View board OKs 75-foot paved apron for long driveway at Schreiber Road property

The Village of Valley View Planning Board on March 3 approved a variance allowing a partial gravel driveway at 12321 Schreiber Road while requiring the owner to pave a 75-foot apron near the street. The decision followed a brief discussion about driveway length and neighborhood appearance.

Paul Gillespie, the property owner, told the board his parcel sits behind other homes and that the drive to the house is about 575 feet, and he sought permission to pave a short section now and use gravel for most of the drive to reduce immediate costs. Engineering staff and board members confirmed neighboring homes are sited roughly 75 feet from Schreiber Road; Mayor Matthew March asked Gillespie whether he would be willing to pave to that distance, and Gillespie agreed he would.

The board amended Gillespie’s original request (which proposed a 30-foot paved apron) to require a 75-foot concrete apron at the road. Member Mike Bertovich moved the amendment, Councilman Jim Spieth seconded it, and the amendment passed on roll call. The board then voted to approve the amended variance (variance from Ordinance Section 1262.06(d)), with the motion carried 4-0.

The variance permits a partial gravel driveway on the property subject to the required 75-foot paved apron; the owner stated his intent to pave the remainder of the driveway over time as funds allow. The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the amended paving requirement.

The planning board took the action during its regular meeting and did not schedule further review of the driveway. Recording of the board’s approval will appear in the meeting minutes; any required permits or inspections for the paved portion or later full paving should be obtained through the Building Department.