STUDY OF CLUB ORDERED.Byline: RICK ORLOV Orlov (Орлóв) is the name of a Russian noble family which produced several distinguished statesmen, diplomatists and soldiers. The family first gained distinction in the person of four Orlov brothers, of whom the senior was Catherine the Great's Staff Writer Renewing efforts to close a Reseda adult club, Councilman Dennis Dennis is a male first name derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius meaning "servant of Dionysus", the Thracian god of wine, which is ultimately derived from the Greek Dios (Διος, "of Zeus") combined with Nysos or Nysa (Νυσα), where the Zine won support Tuesday Tuesday: see week. for a study to determine whether the Frisky frisk·y adj. frisk·i·er, frisk·i·est Energetic, lively, and playful: a frisky kitten. frisk Kitty is violating city zoning laws. The 13-0 vote ordering a report by the Department of Building and Safety came as the attorney for the club at 18454 Oxnard Oxnard (ŏk`snärd), city (1990 pop. 142,216), Ventura co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1903. Its economy, formerly based on agriculture, mining, and nearby military bases, has expanded as the city has grown. St. said Zine's continued threats are ``political grandstanding.'' ``He's doing this only for politics,'' said attorney Roger Diamond, who represents the club. ``The Frisky Kitty has nine lives. It's been open for six years now and it will continue to stay open.'' Zine, who has tried to close the club since his election in 2001, said his efforts are designed to uphold up·hold tr.v. up·held , up·hold·ing, up·holds 1. To hold aloft; raise: upheld the banner proudly. 2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support. 3. city zoning laws that restrict the locations of adult entertainment. ``This is strictly a zoning matter,'' Zine said. ``If we don't enforce our zoning laws, we would have chaos when it comes to planning and where certain buildings can be located.'' Zine said the club is too close to a residential area and that there have been repeated crime problems associated with its operation. But Diamond and club owner Jamal Haddad said the city has changed how it measures distances, and the club has provided extra security for the area. ``We are operating legally,'' Haddad said. ``We follow all the rules. What the city is doing is violating my constitutional rights by trying to change the rules. All they are doing is costing the taxpayers money.'' Diamond said he will review the Department of Building and Safety report to the City Council and is prepared to take additional steps to block closure of the club. rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com (213) 978-0390 |
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