Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Lois Franz, “Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff", 3440 N. Country Club Drive,  Series 07, Person Transfer.

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.

Series 07 licenses must be obtained through the person transfer of an existing license from another business. Lois Franz is acquiring the Series 07 liquor license held by Patricia Gaukel with Residence Inn by Marriott, the previous business at this location.

 

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

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 Lois Franz for Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff, 3440 N. Country Club Drive.  The person transfer is from Patricia Gaukel with Residence Inn by Marriott, the business previously located at 3440 N. Country Club Drive. 
• A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
•  A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer II, resulted in no active code violations being reported.
•  Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, resulting in a recommendation for approval.

•  Because the application is for a person transfer only, consideration may be given both only to the applicant's personal qualifications, not the location.
•  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 October 9, 2012.
•  The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government (Series 05), hotel/motel (Series 11), or restaurant, (Series 12) liquor license applications; 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 27, 2012.
•  No written protests have been received to date.

(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.

09/18/2012 - Approved - EAB