Title
Liquor License - Park Terrace
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 152509.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michael Mednansky, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
2577 W. Greenway Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a resort-style senior living facility. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 17, 2021.
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 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:
“Having worked in senior living for over 25 years and being certified for basic and management liquor laws, I feel I am well qualified to manage limited consumption of alcohol by our residents, during the limited events that we will serve alcohol, my staff and I will keep a watchful eye on our residents during these periods. There safety and wellbeing is paramount to us.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“For those residents who wish to partake or cosume alcoholic beverage we will provide 2 drink maximum on Thursday's for Happy Hour for their enjoyment, In the company of their piers will enhance their comradery.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Park Terrace
Liquor License Map - Park Terrace
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.