Title
Liquor License - Moxy Phoenix Downtown
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 244699.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Eren Bicakci, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
116 S. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core HP
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in September 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 29, 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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 managed multiple hotels without any violations or issues last 15 years. My team and I are going to abide all the rules and regulations of the Arizona Liquor Department and act responsibly on day to day operations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a part of Marriott International we strive for excellence for our valuable guest. Their needs are our top priority. We would like to have the opportunity to make sure to serve our guest and meet all their expectations without having the need of leaving the hotel and provide them smooth, convenient experience while they are visiting Greater Phoenix Area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Moxy Phoenix Downtown
Liquor License Map - Moxy Phoenix Downtown
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.