8.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 08/25/2014
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Devendrabhai Patel, "India Palace", 103 W. Birch Ave., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold 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.
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:
Devendrabhai Patel is the agent for a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for India Palace.
Financial Impact:
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.
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 new Series 12 liquor license was received from Devendrabhai Patel for India Palace.
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.
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.
Key Considerations:
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 September 8, 2014.
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.
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 September 8, 2014.
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.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.
Community Involvement:
The application was properly posted on July 31, 2014.
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.
Attachments
- India Palace - Letter to Applicant
- Hearing Procedures
- Series 12 Description
- India Palace - PD Memo
- India Palace - Code Memo
- India Palace - Tax Memo
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Clerk (Originator) | lburke | 08/14/2014 11:28 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Stacy Saltzburg
- Started On:
- 08/13/2014 09:01 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/14/2014