Title
Liquor License - Prime Now
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09073627.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
500 S. 48th St.
Zoning Classification: A-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a liquor 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 March 12, 2018.
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 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:
“The Applicant is a retailer that operates throughout the United States. Its employees will be trained in Arizona liquor laws and the same standards that are exercised in other states will be followed at this location. The Applicant has communicated with the Director of Arizona Department of Liquor to ensure all concerns are addressed.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Applicant is devoted to providing exceptional service, value and variety to its customers. There will be a walk-in service area at this location, and customers can also use the Applicant's delivery service. The liquor license will allow the Applicant to provide a comprehensive shopping experience to its customers which has been successful in other locations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Prime Now
Liquor License Map - Prime Now
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.