Title
Liquor License - Edelweiss at Wagon Yard
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 22410.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Arpad Domokos, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2625 E. Bell Road
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. 3, 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:
“I always enjoyed working with people. Working at The Boulders Resort as a banquet bartender/server in the early 90's in Carefree, Arizona is still my fondest memory. Later I was hired by US Customs and Border Protection as a CBP Officer. Even though I was working with the traveling public on a daily basis it was not the same. I just separated from US CBP in April 2018 and look forward to once again work in the hospitality industry. I am a responsible person, respecting the law with a spotless background ready to serve.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Wagon Yard has been serving the community for over 50 years with affordable quality food and entertainment without any major violations including liquor law.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Edelweiss at Wagon Yard
Liquor License Map - Edelweiss at Wagon Yard
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.