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Public Hearing 3. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/17/2022
Submitted For:	Marian Sheppard	Submitted By:	Melissa Henderson, Deputy Clerk
Department:	Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Information

Request/Subject

Liquor License Application (County No. LL-22-02)-Jeffrey Craig Miller-Strawberry Lodge

Background Information

Jeffrey Craig Miller submitted an application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a new Series 12 Restaurant License at Strawberry Lodge, 8039 Fossil Creek, Strawberry.

Per A.R.S. § 4-201(B), the DLLC has forwarded the application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The notice of hearing before the Board of Supervisors and the license application were posted "in a conspicuous place on the front of the premises where the business is proposed to be conducted, with a statement requiring any natural person who is a bona fide resident residing or owning or leasing property within a one-mile radius from the premises proposed to be licensed, and who is in favor of or opposed to the issuance of the license, to file written arguments in favor of or opposed to the issuance of the license with the Clerk of the Board within twenty days after the posting..." The notice also outlines the process whereby a bona fide resident may file a written protest to the State Liquor Board and or request information regarding procedures before the State Liquor Board and a notice of any State Liquor Board hearings regarding this application. To date, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors has not received any written arguments on this application.

Evaluation

The notice of hearing before the Board of Supervisors and application was posted by a Gila County Sheriff's Deputy on April 7, 2022, and removed on May 2, 2022. The Affidavit of Posting is on file at the Clerk of the Board's office. An internal review has been conducted by the Planning and Zoning Department, Health and Emergency Management Department, and the Treasurer's Office. The department heads and elected official have confirmed that there are no pending issues relevant to their area of responsibility.

Conclusion

The application has been reviewed by various Gila County departments and the Gila County Treasurer; there are no pending County issues. The Clerk of the Board did not receive written arguments from any of the bona fide residents who reside or own or lease property within a one-mile radius from the premises proposed to be licensed within twenty days after the posting. The Board of Supervisors should proceed with a hearing to hear from any of the bona fide residents residing or owning or leasing property within a one-mile radius from the premises proposed to be licensed and then recommend to the DLLC whether the DLLC should grant or deny the license.

Recommendation

The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors recommends that the Board of Supervisors proceed with the hearing on this application and then make a recommendation of approval or disapproval to the DLLC.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to consider a liquor license application (County No. LL-22-02) submitted by Jeffrey Craig Miller for a new Series 12 Restaurant License at Strawberry Lodge, 8039 Fossil Creek, Strawberry; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Marian Sheppard)

Attachments
Strawberry Lodge-Recommendation
Strawberry Lodge-Application
Strawberry Lodge-Affidavit of Posting
Strawberry Lodge-Treasurer Response
Strawberry Lodge-H&E Response
Strawberry Lodge-Comm Dev Response