Title
Liquor License - Base Pizzeria
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 140382.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Perry Huellmantel, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3115 E. Lincoln Drive
Zoning Classification: C-1 PCD
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 26, 2021.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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 have the capability, reliability and qualifications to be an agent on this liquor license because I currently serve as the agent on more than 100 liquor licenses in Arizona, all of which are in compliance. I have been trained and have attended both basic and management classes numerous times in the state of Arizona, and am very familiar with the Title 4 laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the requested liquor license because it is convenient to allow people to eat and drink alcoholic beverages in one location so that they do not have to travel to two different places for food and alcoholic beverages. Additionally, the requested license will allow the new owners to operate an existing restaurant, which had its own Series 12 liquor license. It is in the best interest of the community to allow the restaurant to continue operating with a Series 12 license to promote a seamless transition between owners.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Base Pizza
Liquor License Map - Base Pizza
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.