Title
Liquor License - La Pita
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 29347.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Joseph Fradi, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7811 N. 12th St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
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. This business has plans to open in November 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 22, 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
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.
Arco AM PM (Series 10)
1201 E. Northern Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: None
Shell Food Mart (Series 10)
9102 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria
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:
“I have been operating two convenience stores one in the city off Phoenix and the other store in the city of Peoria. During my seven year in business never had any problems. All my employees are trained to handle the daily operations from receiving storing and selling the alcohol product to 21 years and older customers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We as La Pita and my self will continue to serve our neighborhood in the existing business location with grate customer serves and best food and drinks. Also will keep our standers by respecting our neighbor and follow the law.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - La Pita
Liquor License Map - La Pita
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.