Title
Liquor License - Hampton Inn & Suites #162
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070473.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
16620 N. Scottsdale Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a hotel. 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 May 12, 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.
Days Inn & Suites #147 Scottsdale North (Series 6)
7330 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Hampton Inn #151 (Series 7)
245 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“ZMC Hotels (in Arizona FN ZMC Hospitality, LLC), manages approximately 34 hotels consisting of over 4,000 rooms. ZMC has experience operating hotels under multiple brand affiliations as well as independent, non-branded hotels. The company has a stellar record of liquor compliance and takes its responsibilities regarding liquor sales very seriously.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The best interest of any community depends on responsible alcohol management. ZMC takes pride in being a good neighbor in all of the communities it serves. The hotel is seeking to put a liquor license at its hotel to offer its traveling and neighborhood guests the best experience they can while staying at or visiting the hotel.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Hampton Inn & Suites #162
Liquor License Map - Hampton Inn & Suites #162
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.