Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Retail Liquor License topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Authority denies Marcico/Marcito Wines application after competitors contest convenience and saturation
Summary
After objections from several nearby retailers and review of sales data, the board concluded the location is saturated and denied the Marcico/Marcito Wines application; commissioners were split but the majority favored denial.
Terrence Flynn (applicant) sought approval for Marcico/Marcito Wines in a commercial corridor that several nearby licensees said already hosts multiple liquor stores. Opponents and counsel said there are eight stores within roughly 2.3 miles of the proposed site and that the applicant’s materials did not show a clear public‑convenience advantage.
Attorney Robert Romano and other nearby owners argued that product offerings are already available and that population/density figures and sales data did not justify another store. Flynn's representatives said the proposed operation would offer ADA‑accessible aisles, a curated selection of southern Italian and kosher wines and a modern shopping experience, and they projected first‑year gross sales roughly around $2 million based on consultant input.
Commissioners examined submitted sales figures and proximity metrics; some members argued competition can be beneficial, but the majority said the market is oversaturated and the applicant’s submissions were insufficient to show clear public convenience or advantage. The board denied the application; one commissioner voted to approve but the motion failed.
