Economic Development

Plan Commission approves special use and minor site plan for heavy motor vehicle repair facility at 250 Alderman Avenue

At the March 25, 2026 Wheeling Plan Commission meeting (6:30 p.m., Wheeling Village Hall), the Commission approved Docket PSU25-0004 (special use) and Docket PSPMIN26-0002 (minor site plan) for Old World Granite/VA Prime to operate a heavy motor vehicle repair shop at 250 Alderman Avenue, subject to conditions including removal of a non-permitted exterior structure, parking-striping by June 1, 2026, all service performed inside the building, use of six designated heavy-vehicle stalls only for repair pick-up/waiting (no long-term storage or salvage), required building permits, business license, and sign permit. The approvals passed unanimously with six affirmative votes (Commissioner Karl absent). Other business: staff advised petitioners to contact Economic Development Director Len Becker about a tax incentive question; neighboring north property is being demolished with no planned reuse. The meeting also noted Wheeling High School mock trial success and an upcoming Greek Joynt ribbon cutting.