| ITEM #: 4. DATE: 06/23/2025 AI #:2694 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LIFE TIME FITNESS |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
OTHER PRESENTER(S):
Ryan James Mollica, Agent
SUMMARY
Agent Ryan James Mollica has submitted an application for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license on behalf of Life Time Fitness, located at 14540 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395. 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. 347023 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Life Time Fitness located at 14540 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395. (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 May 23, 2025, from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for the establishment "Life Time Fitness," represented by Mr. Mollica.
In compliance with A.R.S. §4-201(b), the Public Hearing notice was posted on May 28, 2025. No public petitions or protests were received. Internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning) yielded no objections. The application is attached (Attachment A: DLLC Local Governing Body Report).
In compliance with A.R.S. §4-201(b), the Public Hearing notice was posted on May 28, 2025. No public petitions or protests were received. Internal review by the Police Department and Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning) yielded no objections. 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 three 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 three 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.