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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 24C. 


Date Prepared:  10/3/2024 Council Meeting Date: 10/15/2024

TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy District Manager 
FROM:  Sean Kindell, Chief Financial Officer 
SUBJECT:
Liquor License Application Various Locations 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for:

 

(a) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Haymaker North Peoria, located at 24759 North Lake Pleasant Parkway #101, Joseph P. Lucidi, Applicant, LL#24-001163.

 

(b) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Wildflower Bread Company, located at 9824 West Northern Avenue #1860, Amy S. Nations, Applicant, LL#24-001088.

 

(c) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #196, located at 24920 North Lake Pleasant Road Suite 140, Theresa J. Morse, Applicant, LL#24-001162.

 

(d) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Rubio’s Baja Grill #73, located at 7407 West Bell Road Suite 73, Theresa J. Morse, Applicant, LL#24-001161.

 

 

 

Summary:

Haymaker North Peoria, is a new restaurant located at 24759 North Lake Pleasant Parkway #101. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Joseph P. Lucidi.

 

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

 

Some of the businesses around Haymaker North Peoria are Aldi, Black Rock Coffee Bar and Harumi Sushi Sake.  There are no staff concerns Haymaker North Peoria.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

 

Wildflower Bread Company, is an existing restaurant located at 9824 West. Northern Avenue #1860. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Amy S. Nations.

 

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

 

Some of the businesses around Wildflower Bread Company are Harkins Theatres Park West 14, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Vans.  There are no staff concerns Wildflower Bread Company.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

 

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #196, is an existing restaurant located at 24920 North Lake Pleasant Road Suite 140. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Theresa J. Morse.

 

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

 

Some of the businesses around Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #196 are Super Target, Squid Ink Sushi Bar and Jersey Mike’s Subs.  There are no staff concerns Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill #196.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

 

Rubio’s Baja Grill #73, is an existing restaurant located at 7407 West Bell Road Suite 73. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Theresa J. Morse.

 

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

 

Some of the businesses around Rubio’s Baja Grill #73 are Greek Wraps, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and World Market.  There are no staff concerns Rubio’s Baja Grill #73.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

Previous Actions/Background:

There has never been a liquor license at 24759 North Lake Pleasant Parkway #101.

 

In April 2022, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Wildflower Bread Company for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 9824 West Northern Avenue #1860.

 

In January 2007, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Rubis’s Fresh Mexican Grill #196 for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 24920 North Lake Pleasant Road Suite 140.

 

In August 1999, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Rubio’s Baja Grill #73 for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License located at 7407 West Bell Road Suite 73.

Staff Recommendation:

Pursuant to Arizona Law the City must make a recommendation to the State Liquor Board regarding the approval of applications to sell alcoholic beverages in the City. The standard for the City’s recommendation is whether the best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of these licenses and whether the public convenience is served. Staff recommends approval of the above licenses.

Fiscal Analysis:

No fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Haymaker North Peoria app
Wildflower app
Rubios Fresh Mexican Grill 196 app
Rubios Baja Grill 73 app
Contact Name and Number:  
Samuel Brown (623) 773-7658