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File #: 18-2234   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/5/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Ruby Tuesday
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Ruby Tuesday

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 12077637.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

H. J. Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4415 E. Monroe St.

Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R TOD-1

Council District: 8

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 17, 2018.

 

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.

 

Ruby Tuesday (Series 12)

27 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe

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

Liquor license violations: None

 

Ruby Tuesday (Series 12)

2571 S. Market St., Gilbert

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

Liquor license violations: None

 

Ruby Tuesday (Series 12)

1035 N. Avondale Blvd., Avondale

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

Liquor license violations: None

 

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 pending Application is for a change of control of this existing licensed business. No management or staff changes or any other operational changes are taking place. Change of control due to a merger with the company's parent company. Acquiring company is a SEC-regulated investment fund and otherwise qualified for licensure.”

 

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.