LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM 6

DISTRICT 2

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - PORTFOLIO DISTRIBUTION, LLC

 

Request for a Series 4, Wholesaler, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 04073220.

 

Applicant:

Sandra Wickman-Kush, Agent

Portfolio Distribution, LLC

15849 North 71st Street, Suite 100

 

This request is for a new Series 4 liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Monday, January 18, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have owned & run a successful business, Devon Design, Ltd. since 1991. I am familiar with the capital needs & management skills required to have & maintain a successful business. I have worked with the public over the past 18 years in a fair & equitable way."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Portfolio Distribution plans to introduce wines that have been previously unavailable in the Arizona market. Portfolio will focus on small boutique producers making high quality wine which is highly sought out in other markets for Arizona residents to enjoy."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

1.61

2

Bar

6

3

2

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

1

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

20.07

20.16

Liquor Store

9

1

0

Beer & Wine Store

10

2

1

 

 

Hotel

11

1

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Restaurant

12

17

5

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

5

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

7

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303332

2782

66%

10%

3%

1032181

4178

46%

19%

4%

1032183

1312

93%

1%

7%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 2

Sandra Wickman-Kush, Agent

Portfolio Distribution, LLC

15849 North 71st Street, Suite 100

 


 

ITEM 7

DISTRICT 3

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - THE NOTORIOUS P.I.G. ALL AMERICAN BBQ

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 12078208.

 

Applicant:

David Martin, Agent

The Notorious P.I.G. All American BBQ

3230 East Thunderbird Road

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Carmella's Italian Kitchen & Bar and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 110 and the bar area seats 10. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Sunday, January 17, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "Capability - I have successfully manged several operations for Marriott and private owners. I was a national trainer for T.I.P.S (Responsible Alcohol Service). Reliability - Top secret clearance w/special background investigation maintained this clearance for 20 years. Must be reliable and keep a clean record to do this."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Our focus is the "Furtherment" of BBQ. Our restaurant will serve spirits as a convenience. Simply put, we have a vested interest in the community supporting us, as we will support the community. We are just a restaurant that happens to sell liquor."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

5.7

6.62

Bar

6

4

1

Liquor Store

9

5

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

45.75

43.12

Beer & Wine Store

10

4

1

Restaurant

12

5

3

 

 

Club

14

1

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

49

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

91

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1033021

1554

82%

3%

5%

1033023

1345

75%

2%

2%

1033025

913

67%

0%

8%

1034001

1171

81%

1%

15%

1034003

1098

88%

2%

5%

1035012

732

86%

1%

5%

1035013

1301

72%

2%

5%

1035021

1597

62%

3%

4%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 3

David Martin, Agent

The Notorious P.I.G. All American BBQ

3230 East Thunderbird Road

 


 

ITEM 8

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - BOURGADE ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PHOENIX

 

The following is an application for a Special Event liquor license for temporary sale of all liquors. There are no departmental objections and no protests.

 

Series Definition

SE - Special Event License for temporary sale of all liquors

 

District

Applicant Name and Address

Event Information

 

4

 

Lisa Prieto

Bourgade Roman Catholic

High School

4602 North 31st Avenue

 

(Dinner/Live and Silent Auction)

 

Event Location:

4602 North 31st Avenue

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, March 6, 2010

5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 450

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 9

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - BIG RICHARDS FOR EATIN' & DRINKIN'

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-3. Arizona State Application 12078214.

 

Applicant:

Craig Grund, Agent

Big Richards for Eatin' & Drinkin'

5234 North 27th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 70 and the bar area seats 12. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, January 25, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have worked in the industry for years. I have had all the need training and certification."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "We have a clean establishment that customers love to come too."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

21.77

16

Bar

6

5

2

Liquor Store

9

6

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

124.14

74.9

Beer & Wine Store

10

14

3

Restaurant

12

9

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

75

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

138

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1072011

2494

19%

5%

30%

1072012

2209

17%

7%

46%

1072022

1119

85%

2%

24%

1072024

1319

80%

3%

20%

1073001

1245

92%

4%

7%

1073003

863

76%

4%

3%

1073004

1004

33%

3%

22%

1073005

1035

24%

13%

38%

1073006

805

58%

7%

13%

1073007

591

91%

14%

17%

1090003

1951

30%

6%

42%

1090008

1135

24%

8%

20%

1091001

2205

85%

2%

14%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 4

Craig Grund, Agent

Big Richards for Eatin' & Drinkin'

5234 North 27th Avenue

 


 

ITEM 10

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

EL SUPER RANCHO

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075900.

 

Applicant:

George Bolis, Agent

El Super Rancho

4501 North 27th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a grocery store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Super Carniceria La Hacienda and is currently operating with an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Saturday, January 23, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - The ownership of this business also has an interest in the following liquor license:

 

 

 

 

Carniceria Y Marketa Rancho El Grande

 

 

810 North 91st Avenue

 

 

Tolleson, Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

The Public Access Database indicates that the above license has not had any administrative sanctions levied against the ownership by the Department.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not currently hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I am highly qualified in store management have had all of the Liquor Control Training. I am a firm beleiver in the "We card we care" campaign and have the ability to train my staff."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "We are a specialty style market and can be very convenient to be a one stop shop having everything a consumer will need instead of having to come here for something and other stores for other convenience items."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

20.83

26.5

Wholesaler

4

1

0

Bar

6

6

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

99.83

128.5

Liquor Store

9

8

2

Beer & Wine Store

10

11

7

 

 

Restaurant

12

9

2

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

127

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

289

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1072012

2209

17%

7%

46%

1073005

1035

24%

13%

38%

1090002

2116

36%

0%

32%

1090003

1951

30%

6%

42%

1090004

2447

0%

15%

30%

1090006

2036

6%

7%

44%

1090008

1135

24%

8%

20%

1090009

1876

4%

16%

59%

1091001

2205

85%

2%

14%

1091002

2483

83%

0%

16%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 


 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

If denied, the applicant will not continue operations without a liquor license and the previous owner will not resume ownership.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 4

George Bolis, Agent

El Super Rancho

4501 North 27th Avenue

 


 

ITEM 11

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

7-ELEVEN #17229J

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075904.

 

Applicant:

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

7-Eleven #17229J

3505 West Thomas Road

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sunday, January 31, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests of the applicant.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "7-Eleven is a nationwide corporation which utilizes recognized and state-approved training programs to ensure that employees operate in compliance with state liquor laws. Employees must also undergo corporate training regarding the company's policies and regulations, and the corporate stores are operated under strict corporate supervision."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "7-Eleven has an invested interest in each and every community served by its stores. As a nationwide company, 7-Eleven has a very high standard for the operation of all of its corporate stores, and works hard to make sure its stores are the best neighbor they can be by providing a clean and neat environment, by providing its neighbors and customers with convenient one-stop shopping, and by strict adherence to laws and policies regarding the sale of alcohol and tobacco."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

15.1

16.5

Wholesaler

4

10

2

Bar

6

4

0

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

84.35

72.75

Beer & Wine Bar

7

3

2

Liquor Store

9

4

1

 

 

Beer & Wine Store

10

9

4

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Restaurant

12

7

2

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

82

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

145

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1101002

1853

33%

6%

43%

1101003

2242

89%

1%

17%

1101004

1697

87%

1%

16%

1102002

121

57%

25%

25%

1121001

1345

72%

5%

25%

1121002

1788

68%

7%

46%

1122011

1766

75%

5%

29%

1122012

1406

89%

0%

25%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

If denied, the applicant will continue operations without a liquor license and the previous owner will not resume ownership.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.


District 4

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

7-Eleven #17229J

3505 West Thomas Road

 


 

ITEM 12

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - BOURGADE ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PHOENIX

 

The following is an application for a Special Event liquor license for temporary sale of all liquors. There are no departmental objections and no protests.

 

Series Definition

SE - Special Event License for temporary sale of all liquors

 

District

Applicant Name and Address

Event Information

 

5

 

Lisa Prieto

Bourgade Roman Catholic

High School Phoenix

4602 North 31st Avenue

 

(Corn Hole Tournament)

 

Event Location:

6027 North 19th Avenue

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, March 20, 2010

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 150

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 13

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

7-ELEVEN 18117F

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075899.

 

Applicant:

Jagdeep Teja

7-Eleven 18117F

2651 West Glendale Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as 7‑Eleven 18117M and is currently operating with an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Monday, January 18, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have completed the training set forth by 7-Eleven with regards to running a store. I've also completed training involving come of age and restricting sale of alcohol to minors. I also have no prior liquor violations."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "All of my employees will have received ample training regarding Arizona law on sales of alcoholic beverages. The public will be served in a respectable manner and my store will follow all liquor laws."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

16.58

16.3

Bar

6

4

1

Liquor Store

9

4

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

111.7

90.5

Beer & Wine Store

10

11

3

Restaurant

12

1

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

133

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

242

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1059003

840

72%

8%

12%

1059004

939

35%

0%

16%

1060004

787

46%

3%

14%

1060006

1301

82%

2%

10%

1060007

822

27%

4%

28%

1068001

573

56%

3%

7%

1068003

602

41%

0%

11%

1068005

1167

16%

11%

37%

1068006

1323

11%

8%

50%

1068007

879

0%

14%

16%

1069001

1137

78%

12%

21%

1069002

1744

88%

0%

10%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

If denied, the applicant will not continue operations without a liquor license and the previous owner will resume ownership.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 5

Jagdeep Teja

7-Eleven 18117F

2651 West Glendale Avenue

 


 

ITEM 14

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - MARISCOS Y CENADURIA CHACARRON

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 12078215.

 

Applicant:

Maria Herrera Meza, Agent

Mariscos Y Cenaduria Chacarron

7540 West Indian School Road, A7 and A8

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 50 and the bar area seats 10. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Thursday, January 28, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have been in the restaurant business for years. I have been in management positions and have the knowledge and experience to operate a liquor license."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "There is not a seafood restaurant within a 4 mile radius of this location. The food is of authentic Mexican style and prepared fresh. Seafood is a popular food in the Latin community & is usually associated with a cold beer."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

19.73

16.37

Bar

6

3

1

Liquor Store

9

4

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

92.05

76.12

Beer & Wine Store

10

12

7

Restaurant

12

2

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

237

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

465

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1096013

1915

47%

0%

19%

1096021

1175

85%

0%

12%

1096022

3190

30%

0%

34%

1096023

1685

93%

17%

5%

1096031

2787

81%

2%

12%

1096033

1771

82%

2%

11%

1097021

2323

73%

2%

23%

1097031

1476

37%

6%

18%

1097041

920

87%

6%

1%

1097042

1429

67%

0%

24%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 5

Maria Herrera Meza, Agent

Mariscos Y Cenaduria Chacarron

7540 West Indian School Road, A7 and A8

 


 

ITEM 15

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - CITY OF HOPE

 

The following is an application for a Special Event liquor license for temporary sale of all liquors. There are no departmental objections and no protests.

 

Series Definition

SE - Special Event License for temporary sale of all liquors

 

District

Applicant Name and Address

Event Information

 

6

 

Michele Shipitofsky

City of Hope

6245 North 24th Parkway,

Suite110

 

(Silent Auction)

 

Event Location:

2502 East Camelback Road

 

Day/Date/Time:

Thursday, February 18, 2010

6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 500

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 16

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

CANAL STATION

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-1. Arizona State Application 12078211.

 

Applicant:

Amy Nations, Agent

Canal Station

3433 North 56th Street

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 140 and the bar area seats 20. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2010. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Saturday, January 23, 2010.


 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "Canal Station employees go through very strict alcohol training & regular audits to ensure they comply."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "We would like to offer our patrons a full service dining expirience. We would like to offer our patrons drinks with their meals if they choose to have them."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

2

1.42

Bar

6

1

1

Beer & Wine Store

10

3

1

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

22.94

20.71

Restaurant

12

2

0

Club

14

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

15

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

25

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1080002

879

94%

4%

1%

1080003

1480

98%

2%

0%

1111001

666

77%

6%

1%

1111002

987

92%

3%

2%

2174001

505

79%

34%

2%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 6

Amy Nations, Agent

Canal Station

3433 North 56th Street

 


 

ITEM 17

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

NU-TOWNE SALOON

 

Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-3. Arizona State Application 06070492.

 

Applicant:

Michael Blalock, Agent

Nu-Towne Saloon

5002 East Van Buren Street

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 6 liquor license from Roosevelt Partnership-307 Lounge, LLC to Bukakee, LLC for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Saturday, January 16, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not currently hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not currently hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have owned & operated a commodity futures brokerage here in Phoenix the past 30 years. I have graduated from the ASU School of Business in 1976 with Honors, and have sat for the Real Estate State test and also the Series 7 Stockbroker test and passed both. I have raised 4 sons here in Phoenix, one of whom just finished serving 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps & two whom attend college here. I have never committed, nor been charged with any crime. I have never had a bankruptcy, nor any other legal problems."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this applicaton.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 18

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - TAXI INN

 

Request for a Series 7, On Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned A-1. Arizona State Application 07070330.

 

Applicant:

Yolanda Munoz, Agent

Taxi Inn

2339 East Washington Street

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of a Series 7 liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location is within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sunday, January 31, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not currently hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not currently hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "We the owners have attended both basic and management liquor law training. We have been responsible Arizona residents and I personally have been employed with the State of Arizona since 1999. We have teenage children and realize the importance of monitoring overservice and sales of alcohol to underage. We will operate this business will proper care adhering to all city and state laws."

 


 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 19

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - UNO STOP

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075902.

 

Applicant:

Imad Warda, Agent

Uno Stop

4150 North 35th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Quality Gasoline, Inc. and is currently operating with an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Thursday, January 28, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - The ownership of this business also has an interest in the following liquor license:

 

 

 

 

Uno Stop Market & Restaurant

 

 

30 West Galveston Street, 2

 

 

Chandler, Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

The Public Access Database indicates that the above license has not had any administrative sanctions levied against the ownership by the Department.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I have attended both basic and management liquor law training recently to update my training. I have experience in the liquor industry and have worked at an alcohol establishment since 2004. I currently own a restaurant in Chandler which has a liquor license. I am a US Citizen and I will uphold all laws of the City and State."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "This location has had a liquor license for many years. The neighborhood has patronized this establishment and it has served the local residents and met their needs as many residents patronize this establishment on foot. I provide grocery items and added fresh produce since I took over this business."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

19.04

18.11

Wholesaler

4

3

0

Bar

6

4

3

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

86.86

83.77

Beer & Wine Bar

7

3

1

Liquor Store

9

2

1

 

 

Beer & Wine Store

10

10

4

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Restaurant

12

6

1

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

66

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

134

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1091003

767

86%

5%

27%

1091004

1823

36%

5%

46%

1091005

1102

95%

0%

29%

1091006

705

12%

12%

37%

1092001

1356

50%

4%

19%

1092003

4

100%

0%

0%

1092004

1994

29%

4%

31%

1101001

1779

15%

8%

39%

1102001

369

48%

13%

48%

1102002

121

57%

25%

25%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval.

 

The Police Department recommendation for disapproval is based on the applicant's failure to provide full financial disclosure and possible hidden ownership.

 

If denied, the applicant will continue operations without a liquor license and the previous owner will not resume ownership.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 5

Imad Warda, Agent

Uno Stop

4150 North 35th Avenue

 


 

ITEM 20

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

ALLEN'S BISTRO

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-2 and R-3. Arizona State Application 12078207.

 

Applicant:

Tonya Allen, Agent

Allen's Bistro

1301 East Broadway Road

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Ross's Hooked & Cooked and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 175 and the bar area seats 15. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Sunday, January 17, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "I'm responsible and wish to obtain a license in order to continue as a competitive business owner in this economy and industry."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Our restaurant is a bistro of elegant dining, serene ambiance & lifting to the soul. I strongly believe what we have to offer will stir individuals senses and be a place of relaxation."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

11.5

14

Bar

6

1

0

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

2

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

58.27

56.37

Liquor Store

9

3

1

Beer & Wine Store

10

7

1

 

 

Restaurant

12

2

2

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Club

14

3

1

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

44

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

121

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1153001

1587

60%

5%

33%

1153002

903

36%

8%

50%

1159001

1680

62%

9%

53%

1159002

2438

68%

3%

37%

1160003

1893

53%

3%

45%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval.

 

The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate that she has the capability, reliability, or qualifications to hold and control a liquor license in the State of Arizona. Ms. Allen currently has three outstanding liens assessed against her through the Arizona Court system and had an entity administratively dissolved by the Arizona Corporation Commission for failure to maintain a statutory agent.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 8

Tonya Allen, Agent

Allen's Bistro

1301 East Broadway Road

 


 

ITEM 21

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

LLERUTAN DISTRIBUTING

 

Request for a Series 4, Wholesaler, liquor license in an area zoned A-2. Arizona State Application 04073219.

 

Applicant:

Ronald Johnson, Agent

Llerutan Distributing

1542 East Victory Street, Suite 3B

 

This request is for a new Series 4 liquor license for a wholesaler. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Sunday, January 10, 2010.

 

Consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

1.

Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Public Access Data - This database indicates that the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - Not applicable since the applicant does not hold an interest in any other liquor license in the City of Phoenix.

 

3.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

4.

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:

 

 

A.

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "Over the past eight years I have been creating & branding my brand of cocktails. Over those eight years I have learnd the business on all aspects."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "I am not selling to the public."

 


 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

6.6

11.66

Bar

6

1

1

Beer & Wine Bar

7

1

0

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

33.95

31.83

Beer & Wine Store

10

2

1

Restaurant

12

2

1

 

 

Club

14

2

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

24

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

62

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1150002

354

69%

9%

22%

1151002

187

55%

8%

38%

1153001

1587

60%

5%

33%

1153002

903

36%

8%

50%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval.

 

The Police Department disapproval is based on concerns with the applicant's criminal background and failing to make a full financial disclosure.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 8

Ronald Johnson, Agent

Llerutan Distributing

1542 East Victory Street, Suite 3B

 


 

off-track pari-mutuel wagering applications

 

ITEM 22

DISTRICT 7

OFF-TRACK PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING PERMIT - MAP APPLICATION - AMERICAN LEGION LUKE-GREENWAY POST #1

 

Request for an Off-track Pari-mutuel Wagering Permit to a business that has a Series 14 liquor license in an area zoned C-3.

 

Applicant:

Daniel Luciano, Agent for Apache Greyhound Park

American Legion Luke-Greenway Post #1

364 North 7th Avenue

 

State law requires City Council approval before a State Off-track Pari-mutuel Wagering Permit can be issued. This request is for a permit for off-track betting on dog races conducted at Apache Greyhound Park. Public notices were posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, and special notice letters were mailed to residents within an 1/8 mile radius of the proposed location. The posting period expired Tuesday, December 29, 2009. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

1.

Public Opinion - No petitions or protests have been received.

 

2.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.21

18.13

24.62

Wholesaler

4

4

2

Government

5

3

0

 

Property

Crimes

46.91

73.52

78

Bar

6

20

3

Beer & Wine Bar

7

5

1

 

 

Liquor Store

9

3

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Beer & Wine Store

10

6

3

Hotel

11

3

0

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

131

Restaurant

12

41

7

 

Total Violations

96

276

Club

14

3

1

 

 

 

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1129002

1703

31%

10%

32%

1129003

790

40%

18%

42%

1129004

1363

36%

10%

61%

1129005

1242

19%

11%

52%

1130002

208

29%

36%

3%

1131002

452

0%

25%

33%

1131003

798

0%

7%

44%

1131004

565

16%

10%

50%

1141001

1909

2%

5%

39%

1143011

672

16%

19%

52%

1143012

669

0%

17%

53%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

3.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

A map indicating liquor licenses within a one-mile radius accompanies this item on the following page.

 

This item is submitted by Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 


District 7

Daniel Luciano, Agent for Apache Greyhound Park

American Legion Luke-Greenway Post #1

364 North 7th Avenue

 


 

ITEM 23

DISTRICT 8

OFF-TRACK PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING PERMIT - MAP APPLICATION - SONOMA CASUAL DINING

 

Request for an Off-track Pari-mutuel Wagering Permit to a business that has a Series 12 liquor license in an area zoned DC.

 

Applicant:

David Johnson, Agent for Turf Paradise

Sonoma Casual Dining

25 West Van Buren Street

 

State law requires City Council approval before a State Off-track Pari-mutuel Wagering Permit can be issued. This request is for a permit for off-track betting on horse races conducted at Turf Paradise. Public notices were posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, and special notice letters were mailed to residents within an 1/8 mile radius of the proposed location. The posting period expired Tuesday, December 8, 2009. This location is within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

1.

Public Opinion - Three letters with four valid signatures protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

 

The letters are from area residents. They believe this type of license is not suitable for the location and are concerned with the possibility that this license may attract more crime to the area.

 

One letter supporting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

 

The letter is from an area resident. The resident believes that the license may help bring more people to the downtown area, helping increase revenues and taxes for Phoenix.

 


 

2.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.33

19.41

28.12

Wholesaler

4

3

0

Government

5

7

3

 

Property

Crimes

47.52

77.45

102.37

Bar

6

18

15

Beer & Wine Bar

7

5

3

 

 

Liquor Store

9

1

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Beer & Wine Store

10

10

1

Hotel

11