Title
Liquor License - Safeway #25
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070346.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 76
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 9 - Liquor Store, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 15, 2018.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
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:
“The Safeway, Inc. liquor licenses for this grocery store are managed by Albertson's for use in the existing Albertson's grocery store. The same successful operation and high compliance standards will continue to be followed at this store as it has for years. Albertsons and Safeway both strive to be good neighbors in every community they serve.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This grocery store has been operating at this location for many years. The community has been accustomed to a complete shopping experience at this store, which includes alcohol, groceries and sundries. The successful operation of this store will not change, and it will continue to be a good neighbor and a vital part of its immediate community. The addition of the series 7 license is to enhance the shopping experience as is being enjoyed at other grocery stores in Arizona.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Safeway #25
Liquor License Map - Safeway #25
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.