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The City of West Linn has ordered a local man to stop operating a bondage and discipline-sadomasochism room out of his home.
On its website, Mead Hall Dungeon is advertised as a private play space available for rental. David Levine said he hosts parties at the space twice a month.
“It’s simply people who enjoy gathering together and being in a fetish world with each other,” he explained.
The city began looking into Mead Hall Dungeon after a neighbor complained about several cars parking along West A Street, where the building is located.
Police determined no criminal activity was taking place, but the city then issued a cease and desist letter when they learned Levine did not have a business permit.
The city said Levine is violating code by operating without an adult business permit, but Levine said he doesn’t consider Mead Hall to be a business.
“We’re not using this to make income,” he said. “We’re using donations and stuff to be able to continue to supply paper plates and water and keep the electricity on.”
The dungeon is in a soundproofed, converted garage that sits off a long driveway.
Neighbors only recently learned about the adult activities taking place at the gatherings.
“All the neighbors around here were concerned because of the Friday night, Saturday night parking and the interesting people that seemed to be walking down the street and up the driveway,” said Robert Hoffman.
Mary Wendling said she was shocked when she found out about Mead Hall, especially because it’s located a few blocks down from West Linn High School.
“I just find it just totally inappropriate,” she said. “If people want to do that, that’s fine. But please, not in a neighborhood.”…