Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Lauren Merrett, "Buster's Restaurant & Bar", 1800 S. Milton Rd., #120, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

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. A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food. Buster's was recently sold and has come under new management which is the reason for the new license. 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 new Series 12 liquor license was received from Lauren Merrett for Buster's Restaurant & Bar.

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.

A sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, resulting in no objection to approval.

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is July 22, 2015.

The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government; and the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

The application was properly posted on June 29, 2015. No written protests have been received to date.