Title
Liquor License - Bullocks Cocktail Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070085.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gabriel Cabrera, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
2601 W. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 10, 2023.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Oasis Crossroads Bar & Grill (Series 6)
5030 W. McDowell Road, #39, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 130
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have numerous years operating a bar and currently am an owner of a bar in Phoenix. I have attended both Basic and Management liquor law training recently and will ensure that my staff is knowledgeable in Arizona Liquor Law to prevent sales to obviously intoxicated customers and to identify underage customers. Additionally, I am aware that it is my responsibility to arrange safe transportation to remove an obviously intoxicated customer from the bar within 30 minutes.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing bar having previously met location qualifications for the community. I will continue to provide a safe environment for the customers and will work with community associations and neighborhoods to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Arizona citizens.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Bullocks Cocktail Lounge
Liquor License Map - Bullocks Cocktail Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.