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File #: 18-2457   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/29/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Tappa Wines
District: District 7

Title

Liquor License - Tappa Wines

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 21678.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Derek Kaminsky, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

2440 W. Lincoln St., Ste. 170 B

Zoning Classification: A-2

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application was July 23, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.

 

Tappa Distribution (Series 4)

431 N. 47th Ave., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 4

Liquor license violations: None

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“I currently hold an active series 4 wholesaler license and have since 2/14/2014 (#04077007). This new license is needed to relocate the warehousing of my products to continue to grow my business. I will surrender my current license once the new license is issued and the inventory at my current warehouse is relocated.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.