Title
Liquor License - Zipps Sports Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 31317.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Harry Goldman, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
10662 N. 32nd St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 being remodeled with plans to open in February 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 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 currently an Agent for 13 Series 12 liquor licenses, all of which have a solid history. I am fully aware of the responsibility that it takes to maintain a license in good standing with the City, State and local residents. I also understand that holding a liquor license is a privileges which comes with great responsibility and have always taken this 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:
“ We will keep our building and surrounding areas clean with respect to the center and the surrounding residential community. All noise restrictions will be respected. We are a positive addition to our communities, bringing jobs and a great local place for friends and family to come together. We also believe in donating and giving back to our communities which can be substantiated over the past 25 years.”
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 - Zipps Sports Grill
Liquor License Map - Zipps Sports Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.