Title
Liquor License - Clearwater Ahwatukee - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 307270.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
William Allison, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
15815 S. 50th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2 MR
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was January 6, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“SHP VI Ahwatukee Owner LLC, which owns the residential senior facility, is a subsidiary of PGIM, Inc. PGIM and Clearwater Living, the management company, each own/manage liquor licenses for residential senior facilities across many states without incidents or violations. SHP VI Ahwatukee Owner purchased the facility from LIV Generations, which operated it after its opening in 2017.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Residents of the senior facility appreciate teh ability to have a glass of wine or other spirit with friends and guests when dining at Clearwater Ahwatukee. The Series 12 liquor license meets the needs of residents and ensures they are conveniently and substantially served at 'home'."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Clearwater Ahwatukee - Data
Attachment - Clearwater Ahwatukee - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.