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File #: 25-2203   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/5/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Classico Fine Wines and Spirits - District 8
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Classico Fine Wines and Spirits - District 8

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 360610.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Dario Soldan, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

3908 E. Broadway Road, Ste. 100

Zoning Classification: CP/GCP

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in December 2025.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 18, 2025.

 

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.

 

Classico Distributor (Series 4)

2209 W. 1st Street, Ste. 111, Tempe

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 have this liquor license #04073081 for the past 23 yrs and I'm expanding my business to the same capacity and nature to a new location at 3908 E. Broadway Rd #100 Phoenix AZ 85040.”

 

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 Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.