File #: 23-2696   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/15/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Urbo / Urban Bodega
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Item 24 - Revised Memo.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Urbo / Urban Bodega

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 10076878.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Shawn Connelly, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

603 W. Fillmore St.

Zoning Classification: DTC - Van Buren

Council District: 7

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a convenience store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 5, 2023.

 

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.

 

The Syndicate @ Alta North Central (Series 7)

777 E. Stella Lane, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 40

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 currently own and operate the business with approve lisense and no infractions. I am adding a person to ownership structure which has triggered a need for AOC paperwork and fees.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval. Staff also notes that 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.