File #: 19-1274   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/15/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Wingstop
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Wingstop.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Wingstop.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Wingstop

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 56585.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Thomas Aguilera, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3031 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 1-7

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2019.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 17, 2019.

 

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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 serve as Agent on numerous liquor licenses in Arizona. I have been fingerprinted and background checked. I have Title IV liquor training and have practiced as a Liquor Law attorney for over 20 years. I have completed all paperwork and have submitted same to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Wingstop will provide a family friendly restaurant experience offering the nation's best chicken wings. We boast over 500 locations nationwide. We provide the public with an easily accessible dining option with reasonable prices.”

 

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.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Wingstop

Liquor License Map - Wingstop

 

Department

Responsible Department

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