Title
Liquor License - Ollie Vaughn's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 152511.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lindsey Magee, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1536 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 CNSPD
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 6, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 am an upstanding community member and business owner for the last 8 years. I pay my taxes and provide a caring place for neighbors to gather and for my employees to work. I am conscientious about the liability and responsibility of serving alcohol to the public and I always put people before profit.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The restaurant industry is a very low profit-margin sector and liquor sales would help stabalize the prosperity and longevity of Ollie Vaughns. My business is a pillar in our neighborhood, providing employment opportunities as well as a fun and warm place for the community to gather. The financial success of the business will allow the business to continue to serve the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Ollie Vaughn's
Liquor License Map - Ollie Vaughn's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.