File #: 21-2816   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/17/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
District: District 6

Title

Liquor License - Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 1207A518.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Thomas Aguilera, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4905 E. Ray Road, Ste. 107

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 30, 2021.

 

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

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.

 

Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (Series 12)

20751 N. Pima Road, Ste. 120, Scottsdale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge/Humble Pie (Series 12)

2475 W. Queen Creek Road, #1, Chandler

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

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 serve as agent on numerous liquor licenses in Arizona, I have been fingerprinted and background checked. I have practiced liquor law for over 20 years in Arizona. I, along with, the new controlling persons have submitted the Acquisition of Control forms to the Arizona DLLC and paid all fees and submitted all required fingerprint cards.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.