Title
Liquor License - Rosati's Pizza 40th St & Bell
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 23888.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michael Clark, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4010 E. Bell Road, Ste. 101 & 102
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 was Aug. 21, 2018 . However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
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:
“We at Clarkco LLC are a family owner business. We understand the rules and regulations that are required when providing alcohol to the community. We are all responsible members Of the community which gives us a personal motivation to do our best to serve this Community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“After a hard day working people need a place to relax, eat and enjoy themselves. Pizza and Beer is as American as it gets when it come to eating and relaxing. We at Clarkco LLC recognize this and require the proper permits to do business. We feel that the Rosati's franchise is an excellent brand, and represents Community values.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rosati's Pizza 40th St & Bell
Liquor License Map - Rosati's Pizza 40th St & Bell
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.