File #: 17-2193   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/10/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Albertson's #952
District: District 5

Title

Liquor License - Albertson's #952

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09070108.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

 

License Type

Series 9 - Liquor Store

 

Location

8035 N. 19th Ave.

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 5

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license from Scottsdale for a grocery store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 9 - Liquor Store, liquor license.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is May 16, 2017.

 

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

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:

“Albertson's is a major food and drug retailer in the united states with stores in many states. It has a stellar compliance record and trains all of its employees who handle alcohol sales. The training program for its employees is a strict, comprehensive, successful, and proven program.”

 

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.