File #: 19-1328   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/15/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Action Wine & Spirits
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Action Wine & Spirits

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 59536.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Ryan Shepherd, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

2050 S. 16th St., Ste. 100

Zoning Classification: A-1 AIO

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in June 2019.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 31, 2019.

 

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

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.

 

Action Wine & Spirits (Series 4)

2055 E. 5th St., Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In January 2017, a warning letter was issued for purchasing from other than the primary source.

 

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:

“The owners of Action Wine & Spirits have owned the businees for several years and are moving to a new location. They have proven to be excellent operators and only provide product to current Arizona liquor licensees.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.