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Tempe commission approves use permit for massage spa after neighborhood objections
Summary
The Tempe Development Review Commission unanimously approved a use permit March 24 for a massage spa on North Scottsdale Road, despite neighborhood concerns about illicit operations and requests for proof of licensing. Staff recommended approval with conditions including background checks and a city/business license requirement.
The Tempe Development Review Commission on March 24 unanimously approved a use permit for Mali Spa, a proposed roughly 1,000‑square‑foot massage establishment on North Scottsdale Road, following public debate about neighborhood safety and licensing.
Chair Andy Johnson said the commission reviewed the application and staff analysis before opening the item for public comment. Applicant representative Daniel Suentes told the commission the proposal is for an appointment‑only business with four treatment rooms, hours proposed about 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and that the owner lives nearby. "This is someone from the community that is trying to open a business," Suentes said, adding the…
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