Title
Liquor License - Pizza Hut #40293
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 203108.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1909 W. Baseline Road, Ste.102
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine 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 Sept. 27, 2022.
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
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 owners own more than 100 liquor licensed establishments in AZ and ensure that all of their employees receive certified liquor law training. Their establishments have never had a liquor law violation at any of their locations as a result of their strict oversight, training all employees, and implementing internal company policies.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This vacant location was leased by the owners and it will primarily provide food based upon Pizza Hut's menu to serve the neighboring community. The beer and wine store license will allow customers to purchase beer with their food order. Pizza Hut does not sell wine although the liquor license enables them to do so. This location will be an asset to the plaza and the community as it is first and foremost a 'to go food' store with beer and wine to go as a convenience to their customers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pizza Hut #40293
Liquor License Map - Pizza Hut #40293
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.