File #: 19-1822   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/3/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Zipps Sports Grill
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Item 35 - Revised Memo.pdf, 2. Liquor License Data - Zipps Sports Grill.pdf, 3. Liquor License Map - Zipps Sports Grill.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Zipps Sports Grill

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 65907.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Harry Goldman, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges

 

Location

3110 N. Central Ave., G-103

Zoning Classification: C-2 HR TOD-1

Council District: 4

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant with growler privileges. 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 July 27, 2019.

 

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

At the time the 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 am currently an Agent for 14 Series 12 liquor licenses, all of which have a solid history. I am fully aware of the responsibility that it takes to maintain a license in good standing with the City, State and local residents. I also understand that holding a liquor license is a priviledge which comes with great responsibility and have always taken this very seriously.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We will keep our building and surroundings areas clean with respect to the center and the surrounding residential community. All noise restrictions will be respected. We are a positive addition to our communities, bringing jobs and a great place for friends and family to come together. We also believe in donating and giving back to our communities which can be substantiated over the past 25 years.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Zipps Sports Grill

Liquor License Map - Zipps Sports Grill

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.