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Board approves conditional use for metal recycling facility at 4701 Freedom Way
Summary
The Weirton Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a conditional-use request from Crown Eagle Holding LLC (represented by Santora Metals) for a metal and scrap recycling facility at 4701 Freedom Way. The application noted industry-standard radioactive detectors at the scale and projected hiring of up to 50 employees contingent on state approvals; the board raised operational questions but recorded no objections.
The City of Weirton Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 2, 2025, unanimously approved a conditional use to allow operation of a metal and scrap recycling facility at 4701 Freedom Way (Tax Map 6W2P, Parcel 27). Crown Eagle Holding LLC was represented at the hearing by Mike Simon, with Rob Santoro and a representative identified as Chris from Santora Metals.
Minutes record that Santora Metals has industry experience and that the proposed facility would include storage yards and holding areas for recyclable metals such as copper and aluminum. Operational details noted in the minutes include a standard industry requirement to install radioactive detectors by the scale and a projection that the facility could employ up to 50 people over several years, contingent on business growth and state approvals.
Board members asked several questions about operational procedures and hiring estimates. The minutes record no objections from the board or the public; after discussion, a motion to approve the conditional use passed unanimously. The minutes do not specify who moved or seconded the motion.
The board directed staff to update zoning and permitting documentation following the approval. The minutes note a nearby scrap yard recently closed and moved operations, which was mentioned in the board’s background discussion of local industry changes.
