The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. Series 07 licenses must be obtained through the person transfer of an existing license from another business. This license is being transferred from Rita Mizokami with Hunan West, located in Flagstaff. The property has been posted as required, and the Police, Community Development and Sales Tax divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies.

Not applicable. 

1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
2) Make no recommendation.
3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

 

An application for a person transfer Series 07 liquor license was received from Oscar Kwan for Hunan West, 1302 S. Plaza Way.  The person transfer is from Rita Mizokami with Hunan West, located in Flagstaff.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Code Compliance Manager, resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

Because the application is for a person transfer, consideration may only be given to the applicant's personal qualifications.

A Series 07 beer and wine bar license allows a beer and wine bar retailer to sell and serve beer and wine, primarily by individual portions, to be consumed on the premises and in the original container for consumption on or off the premises.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is February 27, 2015.

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

The application was properly posted on January 23, 2015. No written protests have been received to date.