Title
Liquor License - Rosati's Pizza Baseline Phoenix
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 19323.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Timothy Copley, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2320 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 158
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales when located less than 300 feet from a residential district.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 19, 2018.
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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a neighboring business. They are concerned with the location. They believe there are sufficient existing liquor licenses to meet the need and convenience of the area. They are concerned with a beer and wine store license being approved in a plaza that is already struggling with significant issues related to transients, loitering, and public intoxication. They believe the license will have a negative impact on the immediate surrounding area and do not support the issuance of the license.
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:
“49 year old business man, christion, I don't drink, pay my taxes, and pay any debts I owe. We've run the restaurant for 4 years now. My wife & I have lived in Phoenix since 2000 our kids & grand kids live here we aren't selling to minors ever. We own rental property in Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The golfing community next door would like to be able to pick up a 6 pack or bottle of wine when they come in to grab dinner or lunch. We also want to make the occasional delivery of alcohol beer and wine to private home events.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on neighborhood protest. Staff also notes 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 - Rosati's Pizza Baseline Phoenix
Liquor License Map - Rosati's Pizza Baseline Phoenix
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.