Title
Liquor License - Anzio's Italian Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 214959.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12418 N. 28th Drive, Ste. 1
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.This location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 30, 2022.
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:
“The new owners of Anzios Italian Restaurant have owned and operated many successful businesses in many states. They have owned restaurants with liquor license in Nevada. Their employee will attend basic liquor law training to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Anzios Italian Restaurant has been in operation with a liquor license since 1986. Their customers expect the great food and bottle of wine or drinks with their meals. We would like to continue to offer alcoholic beverages if our customers choose to have them.”
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 - Anzio's Italian Restaurant
Liquor License Map - Anzio's Italian Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.