File #: 18-2824   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/3/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Kilkenny Wine Group
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Kilkenny Wine Group

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 28010.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Alfonso Jorquera Sanza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

3020 N. 33rd Drive

Zoning Classification: A-2

Council District: 4

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in Dec. 2018.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 5, 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

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:

“I have experience in wines of the world, specialty in spanish wines. I worked in two wineries in Spain and in a government office of spanish wines, and I think that I know this business. Since 4 years ago I'm selling spanish wines in California and would be good try it also in Arizona.”

 

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.