Title
Liquor License - Matty G's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 51863.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Matthew Gorman, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
18425 N. 51st Ave., Ste. I
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 April 16, 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
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.
Matty G's (Series 12)
1958 E. Brown Road, #103, Mesa
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Sammy D's Saloon (Series 12)
930 E. University Drive, #208, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“I have both currently and in the past owned 6 restaurants that all had liquor licenses and have had no incidents or violations regarding the sale of liquor. I will personally be running the day to day operations at this location and have extensive knowledge of the alcohol industry and the factors that lead to responsible serving of patrons through my 20+ years of bartending and owning restaurants."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are Steakburger/All-American Family restaurant that serves award winning burgers with a vintage sports decor. It is important for families to have the option to order an alcoholic beverage with their meal for both their enjoyment and to differentiate Matty G's from the fast food restaurants of the world. Matty G's is a place where families can enjoy a sit down meal with their families while being served in a responsible way.”
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 - Matty G's
Liquor License Map - Matty G's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.