Title
Liquor License - Selection Sauvage
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 66313.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Timothy Geis, Agent
License Type
Series 4 - Wholesaler
Location
2440 W. Lincoln St., Ste. 170S
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 is Aug. 2, 2019.
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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 am a responsible adult who has more than 8 years of experience in the liquor industry. I recently passed the certified sommelier exam have proven myself in the restaurant industry with my sales abilities and managerial style. I take pride in my professionalism and my sense of urgency and I feel that I am completely capable of holding a liquor license. I intend on enriching the Arizona wine community by importing and wholesaling craft and natural wines.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The natural and craft wines that Selection Sauvage will be importing and wholesaling will only enrich the wine community in Arizona. Selection Sauvage will be the first In-State importer of natural and craft wine. The wines the Selection Sauvage will be selling are hard to find, high quality boutique wines. California and New York always have access to the best wine in the world which leaves other states dry of some of the best wine on the market. Selection Sauvage intends to change that by bringing incredible natural wines to the people in Arizona.
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.