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File #: 19-0695   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/20/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Red Mountain Distilling and Spirits LLC
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Red Mountain Distilling and Spirits LLC

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 48356.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

David Swygert, Agent

 

License Type

Series 1 - In-State Producer

 

Location

4202 E. Elwood St., Ste. 33

Zoning Classification: A-1

Council District: 8

 

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

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 23, 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.

 

Red Mountain Distilling & Spirits (Series 18)

625 S. Smith Road #25, Tempe

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:

“I have been the manager of a retail liquor store for many years and I am familiar with the business aspects of liquor sales. I am familiar with the rules and regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages and I can comply with those rules.”

 

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.