Title
Liquor License Application - Hilton Phoenix Airport
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 11077085.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
2435 S. 47th St.
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Phoenix Airport Hilton Hotel and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty day limit for processing this application was Jan. 3, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.
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.
Hilton Tucson East Hotel (Series 11)
7600 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport (Series 11)
4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 63
Liquor license violations: None
Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North (Series 11)
1515 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 60
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:
“Heavlin Management Company, LLC has been in existence and has operated hotels and resort properties in Arizona since 2004. The Hilton Phoenix Airport property will be managed in the same responsible manner as other Heavlin properties are and have been operated.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.