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Proposed funeral home on South Salina Street draws safety and code questions; action deferred
Summary
A proposal to convert a vacant building at 4400 South Salina Street into a funeral home serving Muslim burial needs drew mixed response: supporters cited community need; neighbors and traffic reviewers flagged curb‑cut and intersection safety concerns. The commission deferred action pending code clarifications.
Project description: Architect Dave Colegrove presented a plan to convert the former Purcell's Paint building at 4400 South Salina Street into a funeral home with a parlor (capacity cited at about 66), a body‑preparation/washing area (for Muslim burial rites), a hearse garage and seven on‑site parking spaces. The proposal includes new curb cuts on West Glen Ave and South Salina and new…
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