File #: 19-1308   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/15/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Press Coffee Food & Wine
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Press Coffee Food & Wine

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070330.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Lauren Merrett, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

1616 N. Central Ave., Ste. 102

Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway

Council District: 4

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 2, 2019.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

Over Easy (Series 12)

4730 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 123, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 25

Liquor license violations: None

 

Over Easy (Series 12)

2398 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 150-180, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 17

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:

“Owners are all capable reliable and qualified with multiple locations and businesses in the state of Arizona. Several have liquor licenses. They have been shown to be responsible providers of alcohol.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.