File #: 17-2385   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/5/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Giant Rustic Pizza
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Giant Rustic Pizza.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Giant Rustic Pizza.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Giant Rustic Pizza

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A912.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

John Wunder, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3945 E. Camelback Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is April 16, 2017.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

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.

 

Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (Series 12)

3655 W. Anthem Way, #D105, Anthem

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In June 2014, a fine of $200 was paid for failure to file a manager's agreement form.

 

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 currently hold a liquor license at a restaurant in Maricopa County. I am trained in liquor managment and I have operated that license for more than 7 years without incident.”

 

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

“We are planning on serving beer with our pizza. We have had many many requests from our customers for beer. Also, many similar establishments currently sell beer putting us at a competitive disadvantage. Competition serves the public interest.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Giant Rustic Pizza

Liquor License Map - Giant Rustic Pizza

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.