LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM 20

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - PAESANO ITALIAN CUISINE

 

Request for a Series 7, On Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 07070568.

 

Applicant:

Susan Orsich, Agent

Paesano Italian Cuisine

4356 West Thunderbird Road

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 7 liquor license from LAGI Management, LLC to Zags S & G, LTD for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Ristorante Paesano 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, July 2, 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 - 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 taken the appropriate classes in order to obtain a license and know the responsibilities of holding the license. I am a law abiding citizen. I am an ER nurse and have seen the consequences of intoxication."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 21

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - CVS/PHARMACY #9256

 

Request for a Series 9, Off Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-1. Arizona State Application 09070519.

 

Applicant:

Jason Morris, Agent

CVS/pharmacy #9256

3560 West Peoria Avenue

 

This request is for a location transfer of a Series 9 liquor license from 3514 West Peoria Avenue for a drug store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business will have a drive‑thru window for prescriptions only. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Thursday, July 16, 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 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: "CVS/pharmacy holds approximately 5300 license to sell alcoholic beverages throughout the United States and has comprehensive measures in place, including training programs, to ensure compliance with all alcohol related 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: "CVS/pharmacy is committed to providing high quality goods & services to their customers. The ability to sell alcoholic beverages assures that customers are conveniently & substantially served."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

10.63

8.62

Bar

6

3

2

Liquor Store

9

3

2

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

118.36

86.12

Beer & Wine Store

10

3

2

Hotel

11

1

0

 

 

Restaurant

12

11

2

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

112

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

218

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1042031

1031

92%

0%

2%

1042032

1131

90%

4%

2%

1042033

1269

39%

6%

11%

1042034

926

80%

0%

4%

1042051

445

82%

1%

6%

1042052

972

93%

2%

6%

1042054

1122

11%

8%

20%

1042055

744

90%

0%

5%

1042056

1111

19%

10%

20%

1043001

752

94%

0%

3%

1043006

850

93%

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 Ms. Takata and the City Clerk Department.

 

District 1

Jason Morris, Agent

CVS/pharmacy #9256

3560 West Peoria Avenue

 

 

ITEM 22

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - QUIKTRIP #477

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075780.

 

Applicant:

Kelly Vaughan, Agent

QuikTrip #477

3806 West Greenway 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 business is currently under construction with plans to open in June 2010. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, July 6, 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 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: "QuikTrip Corporation has been in the retail grocery and gasoline business for more than 40 years and uses this experience coupled with extensive alcohol retailing policies and procedures and day to day management efforts to maintain strict compliance with local alcohol laws."

 

 

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 facility will offer to the general public goods and services in a format and at a level of quality not now available at this location. Such goods and services will generally service the general public within 3.0 miles of the facility."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

5.75

6

Bar

6

2

0

Liquor Store

9

1

1

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

57

68.12

Beer & Wine Store

10

4

3

Restaurant

12

7

2

 

 

Club

14

2

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

60

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

109

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1041004

1127

93%

0%

21%

1041005

863

83%

0%

9%

1042021

1275

89%

0%

10%

1042022

342

100%

0%

0%

1042025

785

87%

4%

4%

1042073

1072

4%

4%

13%

1042074

802

95%

0%

3%

1042261

593

39%

0%

6%

1042262

1229

97%

0%

1%

1042263

1866

50%

5%

10%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

If denied, the applicant will not operate this business without a liquor license. This is new construction and there is no previous owner.

 

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 1

Kelly Vaughan, Agent

QuikTrip #477

3806 West Greenway Road

 

 

ITEM 23

DISTRICT 2

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SELECTIVE WINE AND SPIRITS

 

Request for a Series 9, Off Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 09070319.

 

Applicant:

Basim Miko, Agent

Selective Wine and Spirits

717 West Union Hills Drive, #4

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a Series 9 liquor license from 1819 East Washington Street for a liquor store. 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, June 14, 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 owned and managed a liquor store with #9 liquor license for nine years in dowtown Phoenix without any problems from the City or State or customers in the neighborhood. I had no liquor violations at the liquor store plus I helped to clean up the neighborhood. I worked for most of my life in family liquor stores and I am experienced & qualified to run another liquor store."

 

 

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 a responsible citizen with a lot of liquor store experience which I will bring to my store & the community. I always run a very clean business and provide good services to the community. I offer a variety of special order & very expensive, collectible bottles of beer, wine & spirits for all occasions. I will cater to the adults of the community & will bring revenue to this community."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

6.95

8.12

Bar

6

1

1

Liquor Store

9

2

0

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

72.4

75.75

Beer & Wine Store

10

6

2

Restaurant

12

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

63

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

112

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303032

1405

88%

2%

9%

303033

1319

6%

4%

24%

303043

3331

56%

8%

6%

303071

1565

91%

0%

6%

303072

1342

87%

0%

5%

303192

1531

81%

3%

6%

303194

1723

88%

3%

4%

303342

1385

83%

3%

6%

303344

1205

95%

0%

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 2

Basim Miko, Agent

Selective Wine and Spirits

717 West Union Hills Drive, #4

 

 

ITEM 24

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

EL DORADO SPORTS BAR

 

Request for a Series 7, On Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 07070862.

 

Applicant:

Agustin Loza, Agent

El Dorado Sports Bar

4134 North 67th Avenue

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 7 liquor license from Maria Serrato de Hernandez to Loza, LLC for a bar that was 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, July 16, 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 license:

 

 

 

 

Scoreboard

 

 

2831 North 35th Avenue

 

 

Phoenix, 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 - 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:

 

 

 

 

Scoreboard

 

 

2831 North 35th Avenue

 

 

3 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 am the owner of Scoreboard Bar located at 2831 N. 35th Ave. and have had no violations since opening in 2007. My permanent liquor license was issued 4/2008. I have attended both basic and management liquor law training and work along side with the Phoenix Police Department."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 25

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

QUIKTRIP #1411

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned PSC. Arizona State Application 10075779.

 

Applicant:

Kelly Vaughan, Agent

QuikTrip #1411

3605 West Glendale Avenue

 

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 business is currently under construction with plans to open August 2010. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Monday, July 6, 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 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 - Seven letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

 

The letters are from Cactus Park Community Alliance, Las Casitas Improvement Association, North Glen Square, Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association, Sevilla Neighborhood Association, and West Plaza Neighborhood Association. Two of the associations are protesting the issuance of the license until they can meet with the applicant. The other associations are concerned with the number of Series 10 liquor licenses in the area and the proximity of schools and churches to this establishment.

 

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: "QuikTrip Corporation has been in the retail grocery and gasoline business for more than 40 years and uses this experience coupled with extensive alcohol retailing policies and procedures and day to day management efforts to maintain strict compliance with local alcohol laws."

 

 

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 facility will offer to the general public goods and services in a format and at a level of quality not now available at this location. Such goods and services will generally service the general public within 3.0 miles of the facility."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

12.83

11.75

Bar

6

2

1

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

1

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

122.5

148.62

Liquor Store

9

3

2

Beer & Wine Store

10

5

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

210

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

376

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1058002

974

93%

3%

3%

1058003

1569

95%

0%

3%

1058005

794

61%

5%

4%

1059002

1512

61%

6%

16%

1069003

1506

84%

0%

15%

1069004

1198

75%

0%

19%

1069005

822

90%

0%

2%

1070001

1305

79%

0%

17%

1070002

1022

79%

2%

4%

1070004

1770

45%

10%

7%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters; however, after reviewing the application in its entirety, staff is recommending approval of this application.

 

If denied, the applicant will not operate this business without a liquor license. This is new construction and there is no previous owner.

 

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

Kelly Vaughan, Agent

QuikTrip #1411

3605 West Glendale Avenue

 

 

ITEM 26

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

7-ELEVEN 18117M

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075782.

 

Applicant:

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

7-Eleven 18117M

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 018117E 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 Friday, July 10, 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 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

6.92

18.12

18.5

Bar

6

4

1

Liquor Store

9

4

2

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

126.58

97.8

Beer & Wine Store

10

9

2

Restaurant

12

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

7-Eleven 18117M

2651 West Glendale Avenue

 

 

ITEM 27

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

PALO VERDE GOLF COURSE

 

Request for a Series 5, Government-On-Sale All Spirituous Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned RE-43. Arizona State Application 05073030.

 

Applicant:

Karen Williams, Agent

Palo Verde Golf Course

6215 North 15th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 5 liquor license for a golf course. 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 Sunday, July 12, 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: "The city requires myself and other parks and recreation employees to attend liquor laws training that meets the Arizona Dept. of Liquor Licenses & control requirements. I have obtained certification for the management training from the Arizona Dept. of Liquor Licenses & Control. This certification required submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "The city's objective is to provide a pleasurable golfing experience that meets the needs of residents and visitors without disruption to the surrounding community."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

16.95

21

Bar

6

4

0

Beer & Wine Bar

7

1

0

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

137.23

214.71

Liquor Store

9

4

1

Beer & Wine Store

10

6

0

 

 

Restaurant

12

4

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Club

14

1

0

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

84

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

162

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1066003

711

73%

7%

5%

1067001

568

82%

0%

3%

1067002

721

81%

6%

7%

1067003

1128

11%

6%

17%

1067004

1254

92%

6%

2%

1067005

717

56%

13%

9%

1067007

923

39%

5%

25%

1074001

1177

91%

4%

4%

1074003

919

0%

6%

31%

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

Karen Williams, Agent

Palo Verde Golf Course

6215 North 15th Avenue

 

 

ITEM 28

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

PANDA GARDEN

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-1. Arizona State Application 12078017.

 

Applicant:

Jenq Chen, Agent

Panda Garden

4730 East Warner Road, Suite 14

 

This request is for a new Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Panda Garden Restaurant and is currently operating with an interim permit. The operation plan filed with the application shows that the restaurant area seats 60 and the bar area seats 7. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sunday, July 12, 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 got the training from Bartender Academy to have the certification of Alcohol control for basic and management section. In addition to the alcohol knowledge, I would like to provide our fantastic food menu to serve clients primary, alcohol service just add convenience to clients."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Continuous understand the pros and cons of alcohol service to client. Best practice of alcohol service for restaurant can bring positive to community and clients."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

3.05

4.37

Bar

6

1

1

Beer & Wine Bar

7

5

4

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

43.72

49.25

Liquor Store

9

4

2

Beer & Wine Store

10

4

1

 

 

Restaurant

12

12

4

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

6

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

11

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1167081

745

98%

7%

1%

1167082

1101

60%

10%

4%

1167083

1241

40%

4%

3%

1167085

1660

90%

4%

1%

1167111

730

94%

5%

13%

1167171

3485

17%

8%

12%

1167181

323

100%

0%

0%

1167182

1465

35%

4%

5%

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

Jenq Chen, Agent

Panda Garden

4730 East Warner Road, Suite 14

 

 

ITEM 29

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - STEAMER'S

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned C-2 HR PSC. Arizona State Application 12078002.

 

Applicant:

H.J. Lewkowitz, Agent

Steamer's

2576 East Camelback Road

 

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 230 and the bar area seats 43. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Monday, June 29, 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:

 

 

 

 

1130 The Restaurant

Sam's Cafe

 

455 North 3rd Street, #1130

455 North 3rd Street, Suite 114

 

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

 

Sam's Cafe

 

 

2566 East Camelback Road, #201

 

 

Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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:

 

 

 

 

1130 The Restaurant

Sam's Cafe

 

455 North 3rd Street, #1130

455 North 3rd Street, Suite 114

 

116 calls

116 calls

 

 

 

 

Sam's Cafe

 

 

2566 East Camelback Road, #201

 

 

0 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: "Applicants are successful business owners who have experience with liquor licenses in Arizona, Missouri and Texas. All managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of alcohol service and the laws of Arizona."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Steamer's is an upscale, contemporary restaurant offering "the freshest seafood." Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to it's adult guests (21+) as a supplement to their meals."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

4.95

4

Bar

6

4

2

Beer & Wine Bar

7

3

2

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

65.43

61.87

Liquor Store

9

4

0

Beer & Wine Store

10

5

0

 

 

Hotel

11

1

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Restaurant

12

38

16

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

33

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

67

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1077001

716

100%

1%

0%

1077002

181

90%

4%

3%

1078003

463

96%

14%

1%

1078004

1065

52%

24%

6%

1084001

712

97%

4%

1%

1084004

815

71%

6%

10%

1085003

1203

11%

14%

5%

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

H.J. Lewkowitz, Agent

Steamer's

2576 East Camelback Road

 

 

ITEM 30

DISTRICT 7

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

 

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

 

7

 

Heidi Kimball

Phoenix Public Library Foundation

1221 North Central Avenue

 

(Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction)

 

Event Location:

1221 North Central Avenue

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, October 17, 2009

6:30 p.m. to midnight

 

Total Expected Attendance: 600

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 31

DISTRICT 7

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

ENCANTO 9 GOLF SHOP

 

Request for a Series 5, Government-On-Sale All Spirituous Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned R1-6. Arizona State Application 05073029.

 

Applicant:

Karen Williams, Agent

Encanto 9 Golf Shop

2300 North 17th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 5 liquor license, for a golf course. 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 Sunday, July 12, 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: "The city requires myself and other parks and recreation employees to attend liquor laws training that meets the Arizona Dept. of Liquor Licenses & control requirements. I have obtained certification for the management training from the Arizona Dept. of Liquor Licenses & Control. This certification required submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "The city's objective is to provide a pleasurable golfing experience that meets the needs of residents and visitors without disruption to the surrounding community."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

7.89

5.57

Government

5

2

2

Bar

6

3

0

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

52.1

45.57

Beer & Wine Bar

7

3

0

Beer & Wine Store

10

6

0

 

 

Restaurant

12

6

0

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

81

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

170

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1104007

970

71%

6%

21%

1119001

751

93%

3%

2%

1119002

960

74%

5%

10%

1119003

888

71%

7%

10%

1120003

1869

72%

5%

17%

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 7

Karen Williams, Agent

Encanto 9 Golf Shop

2300 North 17th Avenue

 

 

ITEM 32

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

CIRCLE K STORE #9166

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned PSC. Arizona State Application 10075790.

 

Applicant:

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9166

3441 West Union Hills Drive

 

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 Mobil OTR #10868 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, July 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 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 - At the time this request was submitted, no petitions or protests had been received; however, the 20-day protest period had not yet concluded.

 

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: "Circle K requires all store personnel to attend an in-house training program. This training is designed to provide a safe and positive customer service environment. As part of the Circle K training program, we provide an Alcohol Training Program that meets the requirements of the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. Employees must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part of their employee file. Store managers are required to attend additional in-house manager training and obtain certification from the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. This certification requires submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner that meets the need of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

6.88

6.75

Bar

6

3

3

Liquor Store

9

3

1

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

77.66

78.12

Beer & Wine Store

10

5

2

Restaurant

12

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

205

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

452

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303224

1381

96%

1%

5%

303225

1082

90%

1%

5%

303231

917

68%

0%

20%

303232

1088

58%

3%

6%

303233

1036

80%

0%

7%

303241

774

93%

0%

0%

303271

1019

88%

0%

13%

303371

1557

75%

4%

1%

303372

1403

75%

1%

3%

303602

1034

91%

0%

9%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.

 

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 1

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9166

3441 West Union Hills Drive

 

 

ITEM 33

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

CIRCLE K STORE #9192

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2 PCD. Arizona State Application 10075815.

 

Applicant:

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9192

4135 West Anthem Way

 

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 Mobile On The Run #18985 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 Monday, July 20, 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 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 - At the time this request was submitted, no petitions or protests had been received; however, the 20-day protest period had not yet concluded.

 

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: "Circle K requires all store personnel to attend an in-house training program. This training is designed to provide a safe and positive customer service environment. As part of the Circle K training program, we provide an Alcohol Training Program that meets the requirements of the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. Employees must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part of their employee file. Store managers are required to attend additional in-house manager training and obtain certification from the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. This certification requires submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner that meets the need of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

1.5

1.6

Beer & Wine Bar

7

1

1

Liquor Store

9

1

1

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

25.5

29.6

Beer & Wine Store

10

2

2

Restaurant

12

3

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

3

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

8

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303293

1860

96%

47%

1%

303781

5247

93%

18%

5%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.

 

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 1

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9192

4135 West Anthem Way

 

 

ITEM 34

DISTRICT 2

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

CIRCLE K STORE #9156

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075785.

 

Applicant:

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9156

18452 North 32nd Street

 

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 Mobil Oil Corp. #10410 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, July 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 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 - At the time this request was submitted, no petitions or protests had been received; however, the 20-day protest period had not yet concluded.

 

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: "Circle K requires all store personnel to attend an in-house training program. This training is designed to provide a safe and positive customer service environment. As part of the Circle K training program, we provide an Alcohol Training Program that meets the requirements of the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. Employees must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part of their employee file. Store managers are required to attend additional in-house manager training and obtain certification from the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. This certification requires submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner that meets the need of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

6.92

5.45

5.25

Bar

6

3

1

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

2

 

Property

Crimes

55.11

54.15

62.87

Liquor Store

9

4

1

Beer & Wine Store

10

5

2

 

 

Restaurant

12

3

1

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

13

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

23

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

303302

1874

91%

2%

3%

303303

764

47%

7%

16%

303304

1514

94%

1%

4%

303311

2047

81%

2%

5%

303551

2197

94%

8%

8%

303561

8125

85%

2%

1%

Average

 

63%

6%

15%

 

6.

Staff Recommendation - Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.

 

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 2

Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent

Circle K Store #9156

18452 North 32nd Street

 

 

ITEM 35

DISTRICT 2

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

INFIERNO LOUNGE

 

Request for a Series 7, On Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 07070455.

 

Applicant:

Chih-Yi Kan, Agent

Infierno Lounge

15601 North Cave Creek Road

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a Series 7 liquor license from Glendale for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Siglo XXI until March 2003 and does not have an interim permit. This business will have live entertainment and patron dancing. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Saturday, August 1, 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 - At the time this agenda was printed, no petitions or protests had been received; however, the 20-day protest period had not yet concluded.

 

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 more been working at a liquor licensed establishment in Scottsdale since 1993. I have attended alcohol training and will take another class (both basic and management) prior to opening the bar. The staff will all be required to take basic liquor law training and a security plan will be implemented and shared with Phoenix Police Department I am a law abiding citizen and will be a responsible liquor license holder."

 

 

B.

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: "Although there are other bars on Cave Creek Rd. there are none that cater to various cultures. We intend to have an upscale beer & wine bar where residents in the community can come and have a good time dancing and listening to music. We will not create a nuisance for the residents but welcome them to our business. We will also provide security inside and outside the bar to protect the safety of customers."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#