Title
Liquor License - Gino's East of Chicago
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A906.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Samantha Mesa, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3626 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Hazelwoods 1st Place until July 2016 and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in April 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is April 8, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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
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 have the business background to run a business curently an advisor at Merrill Lynch. I have the financial means and management support of Gino's East home office in Chicago. I have 30 years of business experiance, I have been in Arizona for 40 years and a small business major at N.A.U.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a family owned business, Ginos East of Chicago is a family owned business that I purchased the rights for Phoenix, my wife Olivia and I are the only owners and a Phoenix resident. Ginos East is a family friendly restaurant that will give the Arcadia area and great atmosphere and family friendly place to come to.”
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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Gino's East of Chicago
Liquor License Map - Gino's East of Chicago
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.