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ITEM 17

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - LLERUTAN

 

(Continued from August 26, 2009) - Request for a Series 4, Wholesaler, liquor license in an area zoned A-2. Arizona State Application 04073216.

 

Applicant:

Ronald Johnson, Agent

Llerutan

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 Thursday, August 27, 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: "I will use my business knowledge, experience and liquor training to assure compliance with all laws and regulations."

 

 

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 will offer unique wines/liquors for distribution to local retail markets."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.79

8.54

11.66

Bar

6

1

1

Beer & Wine Bar

7

1

0

 

Property

Crimes

52.44

44.04

38.83

Beer & Wine Store

10

2

1

Restaurant

12

3

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, the applicant providing false information on the State application, and failing to make 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

1542 East Victory Street, Suite 3B

 


 



Last Modified on 09/02/2009 15:03:24