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Council issues 'no recommendation' for District 4 liquor licenses after neighborhood concerns
Summary
Council voted to deliver no recommendation to the state for two District 4 liquor license applications, citing neighborhood concerns about proximity to schools, parking and past use of the property; both votes were unanimous 9-0 to forward without recommendation.
The Phoenix City Council on Sept. 17 issued “no recommendation” for two District 4 liquor license applications, sending both files to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for final decision while formally recording neighborhood concerns.
Councilwoman Pastor, who handled both items, said she received community input raising worries about the proximity of one proposed restaurant to Osborne Middle School and AmeriSchools. After hearing residents and an applicant explain the business plans, Pastor moved a recommendation of no action by the council so the state can adjudicate the licenses; both motions passed…
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