Title
Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit - Padre Murphy's
Description
Request for an Off-track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit for a business that has a Series 12 liquor license.
License Information
Summary
State law requires City Council approval before a State Off-track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit can be issued. This request is for a permit for off-track betting on horse races conducted at Turf Paradise.
Applicant
David Johnson, Agent for TP Racing L.L.L.P.
Location
4338 W. Bell Road, Ste. 1-4
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 1
Public Opinion
Public notice was posted at the proposed location and special notice letters were mailed to residents within a 1/8 mile radius of the proposed location. The comment period expired March 18, 2022. One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from Arizona Downs and states that Arizona Downs already has an existing lease and license for an OTB at that location that does not expire until 2024.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received however, after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit Data - Padre Murphy's
Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Permit Map - Padre Murphy's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.