Jeffrey Roff with Whole Foods Market has submitted a liquor license application for a new Series 10 (beer and wine store) license.

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

Effective governance - regulatory action.

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 10 (beer and wine store) liquor license was received from Jeffrey Roff for Whole Foods Market, 320 S. Cambridge Ln. This is an existing business that wants to sell beer and wine.

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 new license, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and the location.

A Series 10 (beer and wine store) license allows a retail store to sell beer and wine (no other 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 August 30, 2014.

For a Series 10 (beer and wine store) license, the applicant is required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government; 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. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

The application was properly posted on August 5, 2014. No written protests have been received to date.

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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.