Title
Liquor License - Sauce Pizza & Wine
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 223801.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
14418 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 181
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 2
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 26, 2023.
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 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:
“BBQ-Holdings Inc., the new owner of Sauce Pizza & Wine holds many restaurants with liquor licenses throughout Arizona and the United States. They have been very Successful in operating these type of businesses. The staff will attend state certified liquor training to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Sauce Pizza & Wine has been in business for many years with liquor licenses and has become one of the best restaurants in the area for local residents. The utmost care is put into crafting the perfect made from scratch meal that everyone in the neighborhood can enjoy.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sauce Pizza & Wine
Liquor License Map - Sauce Pizza & Wine
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.