Title
Liquor License - Arizona Mutual Trading, LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 247974.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Harry Kang, Agent
License Type
Series 4 - Wholesaler
Location
5153 W. Fillmore St.
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 19, 2023.
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
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:
“I am a resident of Arizona. I will be the manager, representative, and agent of this business under the name Arizona Mutual Trading, LLC ('AMT'). AMT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mutual Trading Co., Inc., a California corporation ('MTC'), a national importer and distributor and multi-state wholesaler of alcohol beverages. AMT's parent MTC has operated a similar wholesaler business in California and currently holds a Wholesaler license in Arizona. MTC has been operating successfully and compliantly in California for 97 years and in Arizona for 24 years. MTC also holds federal (Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau) importer and wholesaler permits in both Arizona and California. MTC also wholly-owns New York Mutual Trading, LLC, a NJ limited liability company ('NYMTC'). NYMTC operates a similar wholesaler business in New Jersey and New York for 49 years and currently holds wholesaler liquor licenses in New Jersey and New York. Also, MTC is a major shareholder in The Cherry Company Ltd, a Hawaii corporation ('Cherry Company'). Cherry Company operates a similar wholesaler business in Hawaii for 35 years and currently holds wholesaler liquor license in Hawaii.”
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 Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.