Title
Liquor License - The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 34659.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kelly, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1617 W. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: PSC TOD-1
Council District: 5
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. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in January 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 9, 2018.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 am the President/Manager of Olive Garden Holdings, LLC which is wholly owned by GMRI, Inc., which is wholly owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc., a publicly traded corporation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is a full service Italian concept which offers well-priced, fine tasting Italian foods, and which has as its goal to delight every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. The investment in a liquor license is required as a service to our guests as an integral part of the Italian dining experience and providing the option of purchasing alcohol with their meals. In addition, the restaurant will employee approx. 100 citizens from the surrounding area and the restaurant will strive to become an active and visible community leader by the partnership it establishes with local schools and organizations.”
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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Liquor License Map - The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.