Title
Liquor License - Liquor Wheel #2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09070593.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rod Aranki, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
2209 N. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 5, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.
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.
Cork & Bottle Liquors (Series 9)
4101 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 15
Liquor license violations: None
Liquor Wheel (Series 9)
3445 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: In March 2003, a fine of $1,375 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer, for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol and for selling, offering to sell or using drugs on premises. In December 2003, a fine of $2,000 was paid for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In September 2006, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In October 2010, a fine of $750 was paid for gambling.
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 am the agent and owner of two other liquor stores in the City of Phoenix. I have extensive experience in owning and managing liquor stores. I understand the compliance issues and I have a good record of ownership in my stores."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.