Nude Dancing at Massage Parlor Fails to Win OK
A Los Angeles zoning administrator has blocked a Westchester businessman’s effort to open a nude dancing club at his massage parlor.
Alex Wyszomirski, owner of the International House of Massage at 9138 S. Sepulveda Blvd., had sought permission for the dancing club.
A zoning law bans adult entertainment outlets within 500 feet of residential areas. The massage parlor, though located next to a residentially zoned airport parking lot, is more than 500 feet from any actual residences.
But it is near a private school and a public branch library, a factor cited by Associate Zoning Administrator Andrew Sincosky in his recent rejection of Wyszomirski’s request.
City Councilwoman Ruth Galanter, whose district includes Westchester and who has been a persistent critic of the nude dancing proposal, lauded the decision.
“A nude dancing club has no place in this neighborhood,” she said.
Though police say acts of prostitution have occurred at the massage parlor, Wyszomirski has insisted he runs a legitimate operation. He could not be reached for comment Thursday.
Sincosky’s decision takes effect after June 21 unless Wyszomirski appeals by that date.
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