| ITEM #: 4. DATE: 05/05/2025 AI #:2591 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DINO'S GREEK & ITALIAN GRILL |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Konstantinos Katsaros, Agent
SUMMARY
Agent Konstantinos Katsaros has submitted an application for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license on behalf of Dino's Greek & Italian Grill, located at 1550 N Dysart Rd., #B8, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The applicant is requesting that a recommendation of approval be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for issuance of a liquor license.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 339918 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Dino's Greek & Italian Grill located at 1550 N Dysart Rd. #B8, Goodyear, AZ 85338. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The City Clerk’s Office received a new Series 12 liquor license application on March 28, 2025, from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for the establishment Dino’s Greek & Italian Grill, represented by Mr. Katsaros.
The establishment is currently operating under interim permit #070032692, issued by the DLLC. Interim permits are provisional authorizations granted under A.R.S. §4-203.01, allowing continued sale of spirituous liquor while a formal application is under review. The interim permit may be issued when the existing license is of the same series and location as the pending application and is valid for up to 105 days.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the required Public Hearing notice was posted on April 1, 2025. As of the date of this report, no petitions or protests have been received. Internal review was completed by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning), with no objections reported. The application is attached (Attachment A: DLLC Local Governing Body Report).
The establishment is currently operating under interim permit #070032692, issued by the DLLC. Interim permits are provisional authorizations granted under A.R.S. §4-203.01, allowing continued sale of spirituous liquor while a formal application is under review. The interim permit may be issued when the existing license is of the same series and location as the pending application and is valid for up to 105 days.
In accordance with A.R.S. §4-201(B), the required Public Hearing notice was posted on April 1, 2025. As of the date of this report, no petitions or protests have been received. Internal review was completed by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning), with no objections reported. The application is attached (Attachment A: DLLC Local Governing Body Report).
STAFF ANALYSIS
The requested Series 12 license is designated for restaurants and is non-transferable. It grants on-sale retail privileges for all types of spirituous liquor consumed on the premises, provided the establishment derives at least 40% of its gross revenue from food sales.
State regulations (A.R.S. §4-207) prohibit liquor licenses within 300 feet of licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools; the proposed location complies with this requirement. For context, a One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing existing liquor licenses and one K-12 school within that radius.
DLLC requires key personnel (owners, agents, managers involved in daily operations) to complete state-approved management training. The applicant confirms the owner and manager have completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training. Operationally, a manager will be onsite at all times, staff will monitor guest consumption, and valid ID will be required from anyone appearing to be under the legal drinking age.
The City Council's recommendation of "Approval," "Disapproval," or "No Recommendation" on this application will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration in their final licensing decision.
State regulations (A.R.S. §4-207) prohibit liquor licenses within 300 feet of licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools; the proposed location complies with this requirement. For context, a One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing existing liquor licenses and one K-12 school within that radius.
DLLC requires key personnel (owners, agents, managers involved in daily operations) to complete state-approved management training. The applicant confirms the owner and manager have completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training. Operationally, a manager will be onsite at all times, staff will monitor guest consumption, and valid ID will be required from anyone appearing to be under the legal drinking age.
The City Council's recommendation of "Approval," "Disapproval," or "No Recommendation" on this application will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration in their final licensing decision.