LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM 5

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - FOOD MART

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-3. Arizona State Application 10075763.

 

Applicant:

Marcelle Lawando, Agent

Food Mart

2302 West Deer Valley Road

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. 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 is Thursday, May 21, 2009.

 

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: "1-I will card all. 2-I will not sell to minor's. 3-I will not sell to an intoxicated person. 4-Not allow any alcohol drinking on my premises. 5-I will not sell to a second party customer. 6-I will post signs that DLLC requires me to post in the right places to inform public of the danger that might cause the purchaser like pregnant woman, or what will happen to a minor, if he/she consumes alcohol."

 

 

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 added a walk-in cooler to the building."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.96

2.2

3.11

Wholesaler

4

2

2

Bar

6

5

1

 

Property

Crimes

56.31

51.6

53.11

Beer & Wine Bar

7

1

0

Liquor Store

9

2

0

 

 

Beer & Wine Store

10

4

3

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Restaurant

12

7

1

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

10

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

31

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303281

3454

79%

3%

3%

303424

3730

87%

9%

9%

303801

527

100%

48%

6%

303802

1250

11%

9%

34%

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 Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

 


District 1

Marcelle Lawando, Agent

Food Mart

2302 West Deer Valley Road

 


 

ITEM 6

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - UNITED PHOENIX FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

 

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

 

Richard Woerth

United Phoenix Firefighters Association

61 East Columbus Avenue, #200

 

(NABCA Annual Conference)

 

Event Location:

2400 East Missouri Avenue

 

Day/Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 800

 

Day/Date/Time:

Thursday, May 14, 2009

7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 800

 

Day/Date/Time:

Friday, May 15, 2009

7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 800

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, May 16, 2009

7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 800

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.


 

ITEM 7

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - ARCADIA GRILL & TAVERN

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 12077948.

 

Applicant:

Randy Nations, Agent

Arcadia Grill & Tavern

4801 East Indian School Road

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Red Tomato Pizza & Bar until November 2008 and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 145 and the bar area seats 30. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in May 2009. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Thursday, May 21, 2009.

 

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:

 

 

 

 

Gibsons Martini Ranch

 

 

7295 East Stetson Drive

 

 

Scottsdale, AZ

 

 

 

 

 

In March 1998, a fine of $200 was paid for an employee consuming on duty. In October 1999, a fine of $250 was paid for failing to report an act of violence. In February 2005, a fine of $1,000 was paid for having an underage patron on premises without a parent. In January 2007, a fine of $4,500 was paid for failing to request identification from an underage buyer; selling, giving, and furnishing an underage person with alcohol; and having an underage patron on premises without a parent.

 

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 have another establishment in Scottsdale that I have owned for a few years. We will also train all of our employees in responsible liquor service."

 

 

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 drinks w/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

6.96

3.3

2.75

Bar

6

3

1

Liquor Store

9

2

2

 

Property

Crimes

56.31

59.8

49.62

Beer & Wine Store

10

6

0

Restaurant

12

10

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

50

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

95

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1080003

1480

98%

2%

0%

1081001

616

96%

4%

1%

1081002

767

83%

9%

6%

1082002

1205

58%

6%

6%

1110001

1013

48%

3%

8%

1110004

608

88%

3%

2%

1111002

987

92%

3%

2%

1111003

576

98%

5%

4%

1111004

1036

86%

4%

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 Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

 


District 6

Randy Nations, Agent

Arcadia Grill & Tavern

4801 East Indian School Road

 


ITEM 8

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - TOWER LIQUOR

 

Request for a Series 9, Off Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 09070090.

 

Applicant:

Mohammad Abdeen, Agent

Tower Liquor

3424 East Thomas Road

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 9 liquor license from James Lee to Tower Liquor's, Inc. for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with an interim permit. This business has a drive thru window. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sunday, May 10, 2009.

 

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 - The ownership of this business also has an interest in the following liquor licenses:

 

 

 

 

Bell Convenience Market

Greenway Market

 

2945 East Bell Road, #113

Phoenix, AZ

3502 West Greenway Road, #17, 18, and 19

Phoenix, AZ

 

 

 

 

Bell Tower Market & Liquors

 

 

6302 West Bell Road

 

 

Glendale, AZ

 

 

 

 

 

Bell Convenience Market

In October 2007, a fine of $750 was paid for failing to request identification from an underage buyer; and selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

Bell Tower Market & Liquors

In January 1997, a fine of $1,250 was paid for failure to request identification from an underage buyer, and selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

In May 2003, a fine of $2,250 was paid for failure to request identification from an underage buyer; and selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

In August 2008, a fine of $750 was paid for failing to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes; and selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - The Department reports the following number of aggregate calls for police service in the last 12 months at establishments located in the City of Phoenix in which the applicant has ownership interest:

 

 

 

 

Bell Convenience Market

Greenway Market

 

2945 East Bell Road, #113

3502 West Greenway Road, #17, 18, and19

 

18 calls

21 calls

 

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 and successfully operated two other liquor stores. I will use my business knowledge, experience and training to assure compliance with all laws and regulations."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

This item is submitted by Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 9

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - BAR SMITH

 

Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned DC. Arizona State Application 06070641.

 

Applicant:

William Smith, Agent

Bar Smith

130 East Washington Street

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a Series 6 liquor license from 3 South 2nd Street for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on premises, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This business will have live entertainment and patron dancing. This location is within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, May 18, 2009.

 

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 licenses:

 

 

 

 

Bar Smith (Series 6)

Stoudemires Downtown

 

130 East Washington Street

3 South 2nd Street, Suite 113

 

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

 

 

 

 

Monterra at Westworld of Scottsdale

 

 

16601 North Pima Road

 

 

Scottsdale, AZ

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Smith

In February 2008, a fine of $250 was paid for licensee/employee authorized liquor removed from premises in broken package. In October 2008, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to derive 40 percent of income from food and did not meet the definition of a restaurant; license shall be revoked. In March 2009, a consent agreement was signed for selling without a license. In April 2009, a violation letter was issued for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes; selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol; and having an underage on premises without a parent.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - The Department reports the following number of aggregate calls for police service in the last 12 months at establishments located in the City of Phoenix in which the applicant has an ownership interest:

 

 

 

 

Bar Smith

Stoudemires Downtown

 

130 East Washington Street

3 South 2nd Street, Suite 113

 

5 calls

35 calls

 

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 currently hold 3 liquor licenses. I have been a restaurant professional for 30 years."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Downtown Phoenix has invested a lot of time, energy and money into making a vibrant downtown for the business including local and convention business. We are an important part of helping that plan."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.96

21.78

21.11

Wholesaler

4

2

0

Government

5

7

6

 

Property

Crimes

56.31

93.91

113.66

Bar

6

31

21

Beer & Wine Bar

7

5

2

 

 

Liquor Store

9

1

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Beer & Wine Store

10

13

4

Hotel

11

3

2

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

31

Restaurant

12

54

44

 

Total Violations

96

51

Club

14

6

0

 

 

 

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1131001

563

20%

21%

6%

1131003

798

0%

7%

44%

1131004

565

16%

10%

50%

1132022

985

28%

8%

35%

1140002

693

27%

9%

29%

1140003

822

37%

47%

51%

1141001

1909

2%

5%

39%

1142001

915

20%

11%

69%

1142002

1104

27%

6%

46%

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 8

William Smith, Agent

Bar Smith

130 East Washington Street

 


 

ITEM 10

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - STOUDEMIRES DOWNTOWN

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned DC. Arizona State Application 12077947.

 

Applicant:

William Smith, Agent

Stoudemires Downtown

3 South 2nd Street, Suite 113

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6, On-Sale Beer and Wine, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 444 and the bar area seats 38. This business will have live entertainment and patron dancing. This location is within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, May 18, 2009.

 

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:

 

 

 

 

Bar Smith

Monterra at Westworld of Scottsdale

 

130 East Washington Street

16601 North Pima Road

 

Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

 

 

 

 

Bar Smith

In February 2008, a fine of $250 was paid for licensee/employee authorized liquor removed from premises in broken package. In October 2008, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to derive 40 percent of income from food and did not meet the definition of a restaurant; license shall be revoked. In March 2009, a consent agreement was signed for selling without a license. In April 2009, a violation letter was issued for failing to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statues; selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol; and having an underage on premises without parent.

 


 

2.

Police Calls for Service - The Department reports the following number of aggregate calls for police service in the last 12 months at establishments located in the City of Phoenix in which the applicant has ownership interest:

 

Bar Smith

130 East Washington Street

5 calls

 

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 currently hold 3 L.L. I have been a restaurant professional for 30 years."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Downtown Phoenix has invested a lot of time, energy and money into making a vibrant downtown for the business including local and convention businesses. We are an important part of helping that plan."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.96

21.78

21.11

Wholesaler

4

2

0

Government

5

7

6

 

Property

Crimes

56.31

93.91

113.66

Bar

6

31

21

Beer & Wine Bar

7

5

2

 

 

Liquor Store

9

1

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Beer & Wine Store

10

13

0

Hotel

11

3

2

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

24

Restaurant

12

54

44

 

Total Violations

96

37

Club

14

6

0

 

 

 

 

 


 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1131001

563

20%

21%

6%

1131003

798

0%

7%

44%

1131004

565

16%

10%

50%

1132022

985

28%

8%

35%

1140002

693

27%

9%

29%

1140003

822

37%

47%

51%

1141001

1909

2%

5%

39%

1142001

915

20%

11%

69%

1142002

1104

27%

6%

46%

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 Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

 


District 8

William Smith, Agent

Stoudemires Downtown

3 South 2nd Street, Suite 113

 


 

ITEM 11

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METROPOLITAN PHOENIX, INC.

 

The following is an application for a Special Event liquor license for temporary sale of all liquors.

 

Series Definition

SE - Special Event License for temporary sale of all liquors

 

District

Applicant Name and Address

Event Information

 

8

 

Amy Gibbons

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Inc.

2645 North 24th Street

 

(Live and Silent Auctions)

 

Event Location:

400 East Van Buren Street

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, May 16, 2009

5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

Total Expected Attendance: 400

 

Staff Recommendation - Application Filing Date: April 8, 2009. Application was not submitted in time for Police Department review prior to publication of the agenda. Staff makes no recommendation on this application pending the completion of department reviews.

 

This item is submitted by Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

ITEM 12

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

E Q DISCOUNT 99¢ PLUS

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075762.

 

Applicant:

Evelia Quintana

E Q Discount 99¢ Plus

4520 North 19th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a discount/dollar store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit for packaged liquor sales as an accessory use to a convenience market within 300 feet of a residential zoning district. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, May 18, 2009.

 

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 - 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 the Westwood Community Association. They feel there is no need or convenience for another liquor license as it already is available from other adjacent establishments.

 

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 took my training class, know the laws. I'm here to service the law and the customers in a better way possible."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "My best interest to serve customers. Not to sell to minors or drunk people. Follow the law."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.96

26.12

34.12

Bar

6

20

6

Beer & Wine Bar

7

3

0

 

Property

Crimes

56.31

163.79

175.87

Liquor Store

9

8

3

Beer & Wine Store

10

14

2

 

 

Restaurant

12

12

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

153

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

317

 


 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1073004

1004

33%

3%

22%

1074004

1029

29%

6%

33%

1089013

969

79%

4%

8%

1089021

772

71%

3%

7%

1089022

1095

2%

8%

37%

1089024

1324

36%

7%

13%

1090001

1811

41%

6%

18%

1090002

2116

36%

0%

32%

1090005

664

3%

16%

58%

1090006

2036

6%

7%

44%

1090007

1749

8%

14%

51%

1090008

1135

24%

8%

20%

1090009

1876

4%

16%

59%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on Police and Planning Department recommendations for disapproval and neighborhood protest.

 

The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant not being qualified to hold a liquor license and the area being saturated with existing liquor licenses.

 

The Planning Department disapproval is based on the applicant's failure to obtain the required Use Permit.

 

Additionally, staff believes this business is inappropriate for the sale of spirituous liquor pursuant to A.R.S. Section 4-201(H). An inappropriate business is one that cannot clearly demonstrate that the sale of spirituous liquor is directly connected to its primary purpose and not merely incidental to its primary purpose. In this case, the primary purpose of a dollar store is to sell household products, not serve as an off-sale beer and wine establishment.

 

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 Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

 


District 4

Evelia Quintana

E Q Discount 99¢ Plus

4520 North 19th Avenue

 


 

ITEM 13

DISTRICT 7

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - THE BOOMERANG BAR AND BILLIARDS

 

Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 06070103.

 

Applicant:

Phillip Marcus, Agent

The Boomerang Bar and Billiards

6601 West Thomas Road, #8-11

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 6 liquor license from Ed & Al, Inc. to Bruce, LLC for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Boomerang Too 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, May 21, 2009.

 

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 - The ownership of this business also has an interest in the following liquor licenses:

 

 

 

 

Purple Turtle #2

Hambone

 

4105 North 51st Avenue, #157

903 East Main Street

 

Phoenix, AZ

Mesa, AZ

 

 

 

 

Runner's Sports Bar

 

 

12751 West Bell Road, #8 and 9

 

 

Surprise, AZ

 

 

 

 

 

Purple Turtle

In December 1998, a fine of $500 was paid for selling, giving, and furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In March 1999, a fine of $1,500 was paid for selling, giving, and furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In June 1999, a fine of $375 was paid for an employee drinking on duty, drinking contests, and delivering more than the law allows. In October 2002, a fine of $1,000 was paid for selling, offering to sell, and using drugs on premises.

 

Runner's Sports Bar

In November 2003, a fine of $1,500 was paid for an intoxicated patron on premises for thirty minutes and selling liquor to an intoxicated or disorderly person.

 

2.

Police Calls for Service - The Department reports the following number of aggregate calls for police service in the last 12 months at establishments located in the City of Phoenix in which the applicant has ownership interest:

 

 

 

 

Purple Turtle #2

 

 

4105 North 51st Avenue, #157

 

 

96 calls

 

 

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 been in the business 27 years. I have 3 other #6 licenses with 1 other in Phoenix for last 13 years. I personally stay up to date on liquor laws and sive 100% to make sure my employees do as well and to enforce the laws as well."

 

5.

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

 

The Police Department disapproval is based on possible hidden ownership concerns.

 

This item is submitted by Mr. Paniagua and the City Clerk Department.

 

 

 



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