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Item 2
CITY COUNCII
REPORT
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Meeting Date:
General Plan Element: 
General Plan Goal:
ACTION
June 9, 2026
Land Use
Support a diversity of businesses.
Liquor License Request for LL-0018-2026 Sonesta Es Suites Scottsdale (385977). To
consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor 
Licenses and Controlfor an OwnerTransfer of a Beer and Wine Bar Series (7) State liquor 
license for an existing location and new owner.
OWNER
6040 N Scottsdale Road Property Owner LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Amy S Nations
LOCATION
6040 N Scottsdale Rd.
REQUEST
The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 7 (Beer and Wine Bar) 
liquor license for an existing location with new owner (owner transfer). This has been a 
licensed location most recently operating with liquor since 2021 as a hotel beer and wine 
bar.
This liquor license allows a beer and wine bar retailer to sell and serve beer and wine, 
primarily by individual portions, to be consumed on the premises and in the original 
container for consumption on or off the premises.

City Council Report | Sonesta Es Suites Scottsdale (385977)
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of 
6am and 2am; however, due to state liquor license processing requirements, they are not 
required to notify the city or the state if they change their hours of operation.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Reliability and Location
A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner for a 
Certain Location.
The capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown.
Outdoor Patio
The existing patio pool area does not encroach into the adjacent pedestrian walkway.
Zoning
This site is zoned C-2 (C) (Central Business). The Central Business district allows beer and 
wine bars as a permitted use. The applicant has been notified of the city’s expectation that 
the business will operate as a beer and wine bar.
Public Safety
Police Department: No Opposition 
Major life safety issues: None noted
Public Notice and Proximity
A.R.S. Section 4-201.B. Petitions from Persons in Close Proximity.
The applicant has maintained the required posting notice for the State mandated 20-day 
period. No petitions or protests were received during the 20 (twenty) day posting period.
COUNCIL OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION 
Council Options
The City Council has the option of recommending approval, disapproval or no 
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Staff Recommendation
Staff advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining the 
capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant.
Next Steps
The City Council’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Department of Liquor 
Licenses and Control for their consideration. If the application is approved by the
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City Council Report | Sonesta Es Suites Scottsdale (385977)
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, the applicant should receive their license from 
the State within 105 days of original application.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
John Kelly, Planning Technician, jkelly@scottsdaleaz.gov 
Planning and Development Services
Matt Evans, Commander, mevans@scottsdaleaz.gov 
Special Operations Division
APPROVED BY
5/22/2026
Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director 
480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
Date
ATTACHMENTS
1. 
Map
2. 
City of Scottsdale Applicant Questionnaire
3. 
State Application (Front Page)
4. 
Floor Plan
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Liquor License Questionnaire
(Existing Location)
Restaurants & Bars (Series 3,6, 7,11,12,13)
CITY OF ^
SCOnSDALE
Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Name of Business: ISonesta ES Suites
Business Address: n040 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment (Minus the Patio): 98,488 Square Feet
is this business under contstruction or being remodeled? Yes O No B!1
Does this business have an existing patio? Yes GQ No IZI Dimensions of patio: 100 x 100 Approx
Does this business have a proposed patio? Yes □ No H Dimensions of patio:
Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? Yes 0 No □
If yes, what type of license? Series 7 Beer & Wine
Is this business currently open? Yes 0 No □
If yes, is this business operating with an interim license? Yes 0 No D
if no, what is the proposed opening date?
For Restaurants, Bars and Restaurants/Bars:
Will the bar service area be less than 15% of the gross floor area? 
Yes 0 No* D
Gross square footage of the bar service area? (No Bar Service Area
(includes the floor area under indoor and outdoor bars and the floor area behind the bars used for storage, prep and serving q 
food or drinks. NOT kitchen/backroom storage)
Will the kitchen be less than 15% ofthe gross floor area? Yes*0 NoP 
Gross square footage of kitchen: 
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Will the kitchen close before 9:00 p.m.? Yes* 0 No D
Will less than 40% of gross revenues be derived from the sale of prepared food? Yes* 0 No □
During what hours will the establishment offer liquor sales? |6am tO 2am Daily
For admittance:
Will age verification be required/requested at any time during business operations? Yes* D No0
For admittance:
Is a cover charge required at any time during business operations?
Yes*n No0
*May require a Conditional Use Permit
Please check one of the following that best describes the primary business operation:
□ Packaged Retail □ Restaurant 
DBar □ Personal Service □ Education Service
□ Manufacturing G3 Hotel/Tourist Accomodation 
Q Residential Facility □ Sports/Theater
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Liquor Ucense QuesthnnalrB (Existing Location) Restaurants 4 Bars Page 1 of 2 
Revision Date: 8/27y2025

Liquor License Questionnaire
(Existing Location)
Restaurants & Bars (Series 3,6, 7,11,12,13)
CITY OF ^
SCOnSDALE
Piease complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Will this business feature any of the following:
Patrons Dancing?
Live Bands?
Amplified Music? 
Adult Entertainment? 
After Hours?
Yes*D NoGQ 
Yes*D NoH 
Yes*n No0 
Yes*n NoH 
Yes* □ NoH
Karaoke? 
Yes*IZ] No El
DJ? 
Yes* □ No 0
Games? 
Yes*0 No0
Four or more pool tables? Yes* D No 0
*May require a Conditional Use Permit
Definition of Live Entertainment
Applicant Narrative:
ARS 4-201-G; Except for a person to person transfer of a transferable license for use at the same location and as 
otherwise provided in section 4-203, subsection A, in all proceedings before the governing body of a city or town, the 
board of supervisors of a county or the board, the applicant bears the burden of showing that the public convenience 
requires and that the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of a license.
1. I have the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold a liquor license because:
Sonesta currently owns and operates many hotels in Arizona. Our employees have been 
through state certified basic and management liquor training.
2. Please describe your business:
This Sonesta Extended Stay Hotel location offers resident style amanities such as a fitness 
facility, pool, sports court, socializing areas, dining, laundry, meeting rooms and working
areas
The City’s forwarding of a recommendation to the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control does not waive and is not 
a substitute for the Licensee's obiigation to comply with all state, local and federal laws, policies and regulations applicable 
to the license. The Recommendation is not a permit or regulatory approval to hold any events or construct or demolish any 
improvements. Zoning processes, building permit processes, and similar regulatory requirements may apply to Licensee's 
contemplated Improvements and are completely separate from the Recommendation. Licensee shall be responsible to, separate 
and apart from this Recommendation, directly obtain all necessary permits and approvals from any and all governmental or 
other entities including the Cit/s having standing or jurisdiction over the subject areas. For more information regarding toning 
processes, building permit processes, and similat^gulatory reqmrejpents ahd~approvals please call 480-312-2611.
Amy Nations
Print Name
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Signature
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4/22/2026
Date
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian School Road. Suite #105, Scottsdale. AZ 85251 • www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov 
Liquor LJcense Questionnein (Existing Location) Restaurants & Bars 
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Attachment 3
State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Number
Name:
State:
Issue Date:
Original Issue Date: 
Location:
Mailing Address: 
Phone:
Alt. Phone: 
Email:
Created 04/14/2026 @ 03:55:49 PM 
Local Governing Body Report
LICENSE
07070114
Type:
SONESTA ES SUITES SCOTTSDALE 
Pending
Expiration Date:
03/11/1987
6040 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250 
USA
(480)948-8666
LIQUORLICENSE@AZLIC.COM
007 BEER AND WINE 
BAR
02/28/2026
Currently, this license has pending applications.
AGENT
Name: 
AMY S NATIONS
Gender: 
Female
Correspondence Address: PO BOX 2502
CHANDLER, AZ 85244 
USA
Phone: 
(480)730-2675
Alt. Phone:
Email: 
LIQUORLICENSE@AZLIC.COM
OWNER
6040 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD PROPERTY OWNER LLC 
AMY NATIONS
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 
23913753 
State of Incorporation: DE
11/20/2025
Name:
Contact Name:
Type:
AZCC File Number:
Incorporation Date:
Correspondence Address: PO BOX 2502
CHANDLER, AZ 85244 
USA
Phone: 
(480)730-2675
Alt. Phone:
Email: 
LIQUORLICENSE@AZLIC.COM
Ofllcers / Stockholders 
Name:
Title:
% Interest:
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