File #: 24-2018   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Midwest Wings XL
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Midwest Wings XL - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Midwest Wings XL - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Midwest Wings XL

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 296204.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Kiara Adams, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

201 E. Washington Street, #109

Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core

Council District: 7

 

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

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 7, 2024.

 

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:

“I have completed the necessary training (basic and management) for the AZ dept of liquor. I am also a registered nurse in Arizona so I have great assessment skills and I am able to sound decisions. I will pay all fees on time and keep myself as well as my staff updated on all new liquor laws.”

 

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 a business that cares about our customers and community. We will have the knowledge and training necessary to help keep everyone safe. Obtaining a series 12 license will help us not only generate more income for our business but it will help the downtown area by bringing more people to the area.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Midwest Wings XL - Data

Attachment - Midwest Wings XL - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.