Title
Liquor License - Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 386086.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jesus Altamirano, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3890 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 169
Zoning Classification: C-2 SP PCD
Council District: 1
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 May 8, 2026.
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:
“I have worked in the liquor industry for 30 years and have not had any violations. I currently hold the position of Director of Operations with Picazzo's. Our staff and managers recently have attended basic and management liquor law training. We are familiar in the ability to identify obviously intoxicated guests, underage and able to deescalate disorderly customers if confronted with disorderly customers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our business is a family oriented business and we are well known throughout the valley for our excellent menu and service as top of the line. This business will attract addition business to this area since the previous tenant vacatted the premises. Our business is focused on food rather than alcohol. The business will be an asset to the area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen - Map
Attachment B - Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen - Data
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.