Title
Liquor License - Candy Store - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 314206.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Bertoncino, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
18613 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 2
This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a topless bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is January 19, 2025.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.
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:
“Frederick Martori, Jr. inherited his interest in JTF Enterprises, Inc. upon the passing of his father Frederick Martori, Sr. earlier this year. The substitution of Mr. Martori for his father as a shareholder of the licensee is the only change affecting the subject liquor license. Mr. Martori has no criminal record or Title IV violations. He was born and raised in the Phoenix metropolitan area and graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in business management in 2015. He will ensure the licensee is operated professionally with safety and welfare of its patrons, employees and the adjacent neighborhood as his top priority. Mr. Martori's long-time residence is in the area and his history of compliance with state laws and regulations establishes that he is capable, qualified and reliable to hold an ownership interest in an entity holding an Arizona liquor license."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.