File #: 23-0634   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/5/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - A Bottle A Day LLC
District: District 7

Title

Liquor License - A Bottle A Day LLC

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 231395.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Charles Van Fleet, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

2440 W. Lincoln St., Ste. 160 A-B

Zoning Classification: A-2

Council District: 7

 

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.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 11, 2023.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may 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:

“I had a restaurant in Fresno CA. for the past 16 years. I had no violations. I have made several good friends in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles. I would like to bring their wines into the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. I was the President of the California Restaurant Association and had to work with several state and local agencies during COVID. It is important to have integrity in business and I believe I have proven that as my role of Owner and Operator and as President of CRA."

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.