File #: 17-4344   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/20/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Sardella's Pizza & Wings
District: District 1

Title

Liquor License - Sardella's Pizza & Wings

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070785.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

David Sardella, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

4212 W. Cactus Road, Ste. 1102 & 1103

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 1

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales. A beer and wine bar is not permitted in a C-1 zoning district.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Sept. 5, 2017. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.

 

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.

 

Sardella's Pizza & Wings (Series 12)

18631 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 140, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 126

Liquor license violations: None

 

Sardella's Pizza & Wings (Series 7)

8278 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Ste. 100, Peoria

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In April 2012, a fine of $200 was paid for not having a manager's agreement form on file.

 

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:

“Currently, Sardella's Pizza and Wings at 4212 W. Cactus Rd. in Phoenix, AZ hold a series 7 liquor license and sells and delivers alcohol. An AOC was required due to the passing of Gayle Sardella on December 13, 2016. Removing Gayle Sardella and adding Sardella Family Trust, dated December 6, 1995 are the only changes. No change to location, hours of operation, day-to-day procedures and operations and beer and wine menu.”

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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