Title
Liquor License - Tennessee Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 125380.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Phillip Ladiser, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4220 W. Summit Walk Court, Ste. 1202
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
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. This business is currently being remodeled.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Jan. 9, 2021. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
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
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 have worked in the food sales industry for over 10 years. I have completed the Title 4 basic and management liquor law training courses with ALIC. All employees will be required to attend the liquor class.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This restaurant has been open for several years. I would like to continue to offer my patrons great food and beverages while dining at the Tennessee Grill.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on concerns of undisclosed funding and significant discrepancies between the application and statements made during the police interview. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tennessee Grill
Liquor License Map - Tennessee Grill
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Tennessee Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.