Title
Liquor License - Pizza Hut #35859
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 123415.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
5233 S. Central Ave., Ste. 9
Zoning Classification: C-2 SPVTABDO
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant/store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 22, 2020.
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 owners have extensive experience owning & managing liquor licensed establishments in AZ and other states. All employees and owners are familiar with current liquor laws and are required to take liquor law classes regularly. The owners primary purpose is to provide food for take-out and delivery. The liquor license also allows customers to purchase beer & wine to go or have it delivered. The area coaches provide additional oversight to the establishment. The owners and employees will comply with city, county and state laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners have selected their existing restaurant to allow customers to purchase beer or wine with their pizza to go. This store has been in existence in the community for many years. Employees will be diligent to check ID and refuse sales of alcohol to intoxicated customers. The issuance of this license is in the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pizza Hut #35859
Liquor License Map - Pizza Hut #35859
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.