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Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and reported that the Planning Commission recommends adoption of Resolution #19-138 approving Final Plat and Site Plan for Delta ModTech contingent upon approval of a variance to the 60-foot residential buffer yard setback as well as overall compliance with the Staff Review comments. The Planning Commission noted general support for the required variance. Assuming the Planning Commission approves the variance on July 10, there would be no additional action necessary from the City Council pertaining to the Site Plan review. On July 9, the City Council will be asked to approve the required Development Agreement for this project. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the homeowner is keeping the home in place. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that it is the understanding of staff that the homeowner is staying in the home while pursuing options for future development. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution #19-138 Granting Final Plat and Site Plan of Delta ModTech, contingent upon obtaining a variance for the 60-foot residential buffer yard setback and compliance with the Staff Review letter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 7.O1A: Review Suspension of Therapeutic Massage Establishment License Police Chief Katers reviewed the staff report and recommendation to continue the suspension of Therapeutic Massage Establishment License for Oasis Massage, LLC. Councilmember Heinrich stated that it is her understanding that there is a history of complaints on the business. Police Chief Katers confirmed that the department has received numerous complaints of suspicious activity at the business from residents and other businesses. Councilmember Kuzma asked and received confirmation that the recommendation of Police Chief Katers is to uphold the suspension of the license. Xiao Ying Qiu, Oasis Massage Owner, stated that her employees are licensed through the City. She stated that she is surprised by this action and does not believe it is fair for her business license to be suspended as she does not believe there is any illegal activity. She asked that the City trust her that she is not conducting illegal activity. Ivan, boyfriend of business owner, stated that he understands that people have a stereotype against Asian massage parlors. He stated that the landlord has provided an email that he has not received a complaint over the past four years and is also surprised by the recent police activity. He stated that his girlfriend has been working in the industry for the past nine years and has never had any issues. He stated that when they hire an employee, they ensure that all license City Council / June 25, 2019 Page 7 of 10