Title
Liquor License - Wingstop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 110094.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Thomas Aguilera, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3430 W. Bethany Home Road, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 25, 2020.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 Title IV liquor training and have practiced as a Liquor Law attorney for over 20 years. I have completed all paperwork and have submitted same to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Wingstop will provide a family friendly restaurant experience offering the nation's best chicken wings. We boast over 500 locations nationwide. We provided the public with an easily accessible dining option with reasonable prices.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Wingstop
Liquor License Map - Wingstop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.