8.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/02/2013
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Randy Guse, “Walgreens #15206", 2610 E. Route 66, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), Location Transfer.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Open the public hearing.
Receive citizen input.
Close the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to:
(1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
(2) Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
(3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.
Receive citizen input.
Close the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to:
(1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
(2) Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
(3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Series 09 (Liquor Store - all spirituous liquor) licenses are obtained through the person and/or location transfer of an existing license from another business. The location transfer is from Walgreens #2273 at 1500 E. Cedar Ave. with an active license. Store #2273 will close upon the opening of store #15206.
Financial Impact:
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal:
Effective governance - regulatory action.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Not applicable.
Options and Alternatives:
(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.
(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.
Background/History:
An application for a location transfer Series 09 liquor license was received from Randy Guse for Walgreens #15206, 2610 E. Route 66. The location transfer is from Walgreens #2273 located at 1500 E. Cedar Ave. The liquor license from Walgreens #2273 is currently active; this Walgreens will close upon the opening of store #15206.
A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for denial (please see attached memo).
A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer, 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 good standing.
A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for denial (please see attached memo).
A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer, 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 good standing.
Key Considerations:
The application is for a location transfer, consideration may be given to the applicant's location.
A Series 09 (Liquor Store) license allows a spirituous liquor store retailer to sell all spirituous liquors, only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is April 3, 2013.
The applicant is required by statute to provide a 300 ft. distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government and PD has found an issue with this requirement.
A Series 09 (Liquor Store) license allows a spirituous liquor store retailer to sell all spirituous liquors, only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is April 3, 2013.
The applicant is required by statute to provide a 300 ft. distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government and PD has found an issue with this requirement.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.
We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.
We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
The application and notice was properly posted on March 7, 2013.
No written protests have been received to date.
No written protests have been received to date.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
(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.
(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.
Council Action:
04/02/2013 - EAB - Council recommended approval
Attachments
- Walgreens - Letter to Applicant
- Hearing Procedures
- Series 09 Description
- Walgreens - Section 13
- Walgreens - PD Memo
- Walgreens - Code Memo
- Walgreens - Tax Memo
- PD Supp. Letter
- Drwg. #1
- Drwg. #2