Title
Liquor License - FPR Distributing Co. Inc.
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 295427.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 4 - Wholesaler
Location
431 N. 47th Ave., #59
Zoning Classification: Industrial Park
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 Aug. 3, 2024.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may 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.
FPR Distributing Co. Inc. (Series 4)
10401 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
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:
“FPR Distributing Co., Inc. ("FPR") is owned by husband and wife Fabrizio Renna and Patricia D'Aquino Renna. Mr. & Mrs. Renna have been importing specialty Italian wines produced by small family-owned vineyards in rural Italy for nearly 30 years. FPR holds wholesaler/distributor licenses throughout the United States and have maintained them in good standing without any liquor violations. Mr. & Mrs. Renna have held a series 4 liquor license in Arizona for more than ten years without any violations or complaints. The current application is required only because FPR could no longer use its current warehouse and had to re-locate to a new one. Other than the location of the warehouse, nothing about the business of FPR has changed since it was last in Arizona (and throughout the United States) establishes that it has the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a Series 4 liquor license in Arizona.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.