LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM 8

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION -

THE SNAP LOUNGE

 

(Continued from January 7, 2009) - Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 06070206.

 

Applicant:

Donald Kirkman, Agent

The Snap Lounge

1516 West Camelback Road

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of a Series 6 liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit for outdoor alcohol consumption. This location is not within 2,000 feet of a proposed light rail station.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Wednesday, January 7, 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 - Thirty-four letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

 

One letter is from the Medlock Place Neighborhood Association. The remaining letters are from area residents. They are concerned that the previous owner, who will remain as manager, will continue to operate the bar in an irresponsible manner. This location has had numerous problems with violence, public drunkenness, vandalism, and assaults. Additionally, the area has a high crime rate.

 

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 prior experience in the bar business. I have attended a training course and am familiar with the liquor laws. I will operate this business in compliance with the laws."

 

5.

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

 

The Police Department disapproval is based on the previous owner's continued involvement in this business as the manager. While Mr. Kirkman has been the owner of this business, he has had 134 police reports written and more than 36 arrests related to problems at this bar. Of the police reports written, 13 occurred in August 2008; 6 of which were related to violent crimes involving employees of the bar. These reports include aggravated assaults, liquor violations, thefts, drug related crimes, and armed robbery.

 

 

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

 

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

 

ITEM 9

DISTRICT 1

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - FINAL SCORE SPORTS GRILL

 

Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 06070568.

 

Applicant:

John Irwin, Agent

Final Score Sports Grill

10237 North 35th Avenue, Suite A-4

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of a Series 6 liquor license for a bar. This location is currently 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, January 25, 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:

 

 

 

 

Final Score Sports Grill

Spud's Bar & Grill

 

10237 North 35th Avenue, #4A

3558A West Northern Avenue

 

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

 

Final Score Sports Grill

In August 2008, a fine of $750 was paid for having an intoxicated patron on premises for thirty minutes.

 

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:

 

 

 

 

Final Score Sports Grill

Spud's Bar & Grill

 

10237 North 35th Avenue, #4A

3558A West Northern Avenue

 

21 calls

8 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 opened and successfully run a number of restaurants & bars over the past 15 years problem free. I have attended all required Liquor Control classes."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 10

DISTRICT 2

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SMART & FINAL #496

 

Request for a Series 9, Off Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned PSC. Arizona State Application 09073008.

 

Applicant:

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #496

13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 110

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 9 liquor license from Smart & Final Stores Corporation to Smart & Final Stores, LLC for a grocery store. 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 18, 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 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:

 

 

I have the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold a liquor license because: "Originally founded in 1871 in downtown Los Angeles, Smart & Final Stores LLC operates 283 retail stores. Under the "Smart & Final" and "Smart Foodservice" banners, the company operates 248 non-membership warehouse stores for food and foodservice supplies in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and northern Mexico. Under the "Henry's Farmers Markets" and "Sun Harvest Markets" banners, the company operates 35 farmers market-style stores emphasizing natural and organic products in Southern California and Texas."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 11

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - THE OFFICE PUB

 

Request for a Series 6, On Sale-All Liquor, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 06070654.

 

Applicant:

Marlane Frantz, Agent

The Office Pub

3501 North 43rd Avenue

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a Series 6 liquor license from Chavarria Trujillo Gutierrez, LLC to Frantz, LLC for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and is currently operating with 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 was Sunday, December 28, 2008.

 

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 been in the liquor industry for approx. twenty years. I enjoy the people and the work. I'm a law abiding citizen and will work toward restoring the office pub to a decent place for the neighborhood community to enjoy themselves."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 12

DISTRICT 4

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SMART & FINAL #499

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075720.

 

Applicant:

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #499

1450 North 43rd Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a grocery store. 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 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 - 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: "Originally founded in 1871 in downtown Los Angeles, Smart & Final Stores LLC operates 283 retail stores. Under the "Smart & Final" and "Smart Foodservice" banners, the company operates 248 non-membership warehouse stores for food and foodservice supplies in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and northern Mexico. Under the "Henry's Farmers Markets" and "Sun Harvest Markets" banners, the company operates 35 farmers market-style stores emphasizing natural and organic products in Southern California and Texas."

 

 

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 is beneficial to the neighborhood and we would be offering Beer and Wine as an added amenity to the many other food products and store items available to our customers."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

7.04

19.21

20.37

Wholesaler

4

12

0

Bar

6

2

0

 

Property

Crimes

59.14

108.52

109.37

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

1

Liquor Store

9

2

2

 

 

Beer & Wine Store

10

9

4

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

Club

14

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

127

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

218

 

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1122024

1231

58%

5%

14%

1122027

1455

90%

3%

22%

1123013

171

100%

0%

51%

1123014

2696

10%

6%

34%

1125062

2811

44%

6%

17%

1125071

2680

2%

11%

36%

1126011

1830

26%

7%

26%

1126023

1355

38%

7%

47%

1126024

1658

70%

8%

45%

1126025

1501

91%

8%

21%

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

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #499

1450 North 43rd Avenue

 

 

ITEM 13

DISTRICT 5

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SMART & FINAL #493

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-1. Arizona State Application 10075716.

 

Applicant:

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #493

7750 North 35th Avenue

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a grocery store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Smart & Final until November 2008 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 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 - 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: "Originally founded in 1871 in downtown Los Angeles, Smart & Final Stores LLC operates 283 retail stores. Under the "Smart & Final" and "Smart Foodservice" banners, the company operates 248 non-membership warehouse stores for food and foodservice supplies in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and northern Mexico. Under the "Henry's Farmers Markets" and "Sun Harvest Markets" banners, the company operates 35 farmers market-style stores emphasizing natural and organic products in Southern California and Texas."

 

 

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 is beneficial to the neighborhood and we would be offering Beer and Wine as an added amenity to the many other food products and store items available to our customers."

 

5.

Neighborhood Stability

 

 

 

Liquor License Data

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

 

Crime Data

Avg.

1 Mile

1/2 Mile

Description

Series

#

#

 

Violent

Crimes

7.04

14.85

16.75

Bar

6

5

3

Beer & Wine Bar

7

2

1

 

Property

Crimes

59.14

120.19

123.75

Liquor Store

9

3

1

Beer & Wine Store

10

7

1

 

 

Restaurant

12

2

2

 

Property Violation Data

Avg.

1/2 Mile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcels w/Violations

48

139

 

 

 

 

 

Total Violations

96

334

 

Census 2000 Data 1/2 Mile

Block Group

2000 Population

Owner Occupied

Residential Vacancy

Persons In Poverty

1056023

2350

20%

5%

14%

1056024

740

73%

7%

9%

1057023

946

86%

2%

4%

1057024

863

56%

8%

9%

1058001

1383

91%

2%

13%

1058002

974

93%

3%

3%

1058004

1561

94%

2%

10%

1059001

958

86%

0%

15%

1059002

1512

61%

6%

16%

1059005

1122

29%

4%

16%

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

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #493

7750 North 35th Avenue

 

 

ITEM 14

DISTRICT 6

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - WRIGLEY MANSION CLUB

 

Request for a Series 12, Restaurant-All Liquor on Premises, liquor license in an area zoned R-5 HP. Arizona State Application 12071955.

 

Applicant:

Celeste Nichols, Agent

Wrigley Mansion Club

2501 East Telawa Trail

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of a Series 12 liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business will have live entertainment. 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 18, 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 been the Agent on the Wrigley Mansion Club Liquor License, #12071955, for several years; have obtained the required training; and have had no major license violations."

 

5.

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 15

DISTRICT 7

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SPECIAL EVENT - ST. CATHERINES OF SIENA SCHOOL

 

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

 

Christina Esparza

St. Catherines of Siena School

2740 West Desert Drive

 

(Dance)

 

Event Location:

6413 South Central Avenue

 

Day/Date/Time:

Saturday, February 7, 2009

6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

 

Total Expected Attendance: 200

 

Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

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

 

ITEM 16

DISTRICT 8

LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - SMART & FINAL #491

 

Request for a Series 10, Off Sale-Beer and Wine, liquor license in an area zoned C-2. Arizona State Application 10075715.

 

Applicant:

Joseph Cipollini, Agent

Smart & Final #491

2742 East Indian School Road

 

This request is for a new Series 10 liquor license for a grocery store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Smart & Final until November 2008 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 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 - 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.