Title
Liquor License - United Club Phoenix Airport
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 203101.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Deloera, Agent
License Type
Series 14 - Club
Location
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.,Terminal 3, Concourse E5, Ste. N-19AE01
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a club. 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 Oct. 10, 2022.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may only be given 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.
Grand Canyon Arena (Series 7)
3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 99
Liquor license violations: None
Arizona Western College (Series 7)
2020 S. Ave. 8E, Yuma
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Wells Fargo Arena (Series 7)
600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Sun Devil Stadium (Series 7)
425 E. University Drive, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: On Oct. 7, 2019, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and selling, giving, and furnishing underage person with alcohol.
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:
“Sodexo is a global organization with more than 412,000 employees, providing food services, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. More than 113,000 of those employees work in the US and Canada. Sodexo employees have over 25 years of experience in providing professional and responsible alcohol service in more than 50 airport lounges and clubs in the US and 100 globally. Sodexo currently successfully operates airport lounges and clubs for a variety of providers including United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Airport Lounge Development Limited, American Express, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, All Nippon Airways and Swiss International Air Lines. Sodexo currently holds more than 650 alcohol licenses in over 450 locations throughout the US. The applicants resources and depth and breadth of experience in the food and beverage service space make it qualified to hold liquor license.”
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 Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.