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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-03-23)

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Liquor\Background Form Letter 
Revenue Collections Operations 
Licensing Office 
 
 
 
 
 
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A: 
SERIES 12 RESTAURANT LICENSE - ON-SALE RETAIL PRIVILEGES. 
 
ZONING:  LC 
COUNCIL DISTRICT:  #3  
 
PER ARS 4-201.E, COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATE ON 4/10/2026.
 
 
Paladino's Italian Eatery 
2711 South Alma School Road Suite 4 
BUSINESS NAME 
BUSINESS ADDRESS 
Paladino's Italian Eatery LLC 
 
Richard Thomas Slayton, Agent 
3718 South Warner Drive Apache Junction, AZ 85120 
APPLICANT, POSITION 
MAILING ADDRESS 
 
LICENSE PRESENTLY EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION:  None. 
 
PREVIOUS LICENSE EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION:  None. 
 
LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS (see enclosed map):  19.   
 
 
APPLICATIONS WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS PENDING STATE LIQUOR BOARD DECISION:  0. 
 
POPULATION ESTIMATE WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS OF THE ABOVE LOCATION:  17,957. 
 
ADVERSE INFORMATION:  None. 
 
OTHER INFORMATION:  There is a licensed childcare facility located within 300 feet of the proposed 
licensed premises. While this does not violate A.R.S. § 4-207.A, which applies only to K–12 schools, Mesa 
City Council retains discretion to deny the application under A.A.C. R19-1-702(12), which considers the 
proximity of the proposed premises to licensed childcare facilities as defined by A.R.S. § 36-881. 
 
PETITIONS RECEIVED WITHIN 20-DAY POSTING PERIOD:  None. 
 
CALLS FOR SERVICE:  Not Applicable. 
 
DISTANCE TO NEAREST SCHOOL:  2,366ft.                   
 
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:  A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 
Restaurant License.  A Series 12 Restaurant License allows on-site consumption of all types of alcohol.