Title
Liquor License - Mia Osteria
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 86239.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mario Rana, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1271
Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R PCD
Council District: 1
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 has plans to open in February 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 1, 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
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.
State 48 Lager House (Series 12)
15600 N. Hayden Road #A, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
State 48 Lager House (Series 3)
15600 N. Hayden Road #A, Scottsdale
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 been managing restaurants for the past 12 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am bringing a new concept to this area that does not currently exist. I am filling a void for an Italian Restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Mia Osteria
Liquor License Map - Mia Osteria
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.