Title
Liquor License - Crazy Girls Cabaret
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070604.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Oursland, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
1926 W. Deer Valley Road
Zoning Classification: C-3 DVAO
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership transfer and location transfer of a liquor license for a topless bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 19, 2021.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of 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.
Candy Store (Series 6)
18613 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 25
Liquor license violations: In July 1997, a fine of $1,000 was paid for not maintaining employee log, employee/entertainer clothing requirements and prohibited sex acts. In May 1998, a fine of $1,500 was paid for employee/entertainer clothing requirements and prohibited sex acts. In September 1998, a fine of $2,500 was paid for prohibited sex acts. In April 2009, a fine of $1,000 was paid for not maintaining employee log and prohibited sex acts.
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 was born in Phoenix in 1966. I graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1984. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1989 with a Finance degree. I worked for the government as a FDIC Bank Examiner for approximately one year after graduating from NAU. After which, I worked for myself buying and selling Real Estate for my personal investment portfolio. To date, I have accumulated over 50 rental properties that I self manage in Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe. I work with many of the low income housing programs offered through the City of Phoenix and Tempe by helping families qualify to rent my properties. In November 2010, I purchased a 16.5% interest in the Candy Store. I was found to be capable, reliable and qualified to be added as an owner to the Candy Store's Liquor License. I was also vetted by the City Council members and Liquor Department at the time. The Candy Store has a very clean record with no liquor violations in the past 10 years. I also currently have over 10 years of Adult Use experience helping the other owners manage the Candy Store. In March of 2017, I purchased 25% of Centerfolds Cabaret. Centerfolds Cabaret also has Adult Use, but does not currently have an active liquor license. I am one of two co-managing members that operate Centerfolds Cabaret. We have been open for over three years with no violations. In addition, I have had three more years of Adult Use managing this business. I am active in neighborhood and civil events and consider myself a good citizen of Phoenix. I am a responsible business man. I am capable, reliable and qualified to be on another liquor license. I have maintained both Basic and Management Title 4 Training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This property has operated as a #6 license for more than 20 years. There are not a lot of other #6 licenses near by. We have a full kitchen and will be serving food. We are not close to any sensitive uses like schools or churches. We have a large parking lot so we do not have any parking problems. We have employment opportunities at his location for more than 100 individual. This business will be paying monthly sales taxes on its gross receipts.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Crazy Girls Cabaret
Liquor License Map - Crazy Girls Cabaret
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.