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File #: 18-2533   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/29/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117
District: District 3

Title

Liquor License - American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 24584.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Lars Peterson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 14 - Club

 

Location

3230 E. Thunderbird Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 3

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a club. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in September 2018.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 1, 2018.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

American Legion Pat Tillman Post #117 (Series 14)

16428 N. 32nd St., #101 & #102, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 27

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 am a US Army Veteran and a retired police officer from Phoenix. I have knowledge of Title 4 liquor laws and I am a certified bartender and a certified bar manager. I have managed Post 117 club for several years. I am also a current member in good standing and the past Commander of the Pat Tillman Post 117.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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