Title
Liquor License - Unfiltered Natural Wine and More
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 258553.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Corianne Nelson, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
111 W. Monroe St., Ste. 120
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. 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 Nov. 13, 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
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:
“This business is a continuation of the wine store I have worked in for the last three years. In that time, I have learned how to successfully manage and run a retail wine and beer shop, and how best to serve the community through this work. I want this retail location to be a neighborhood resource and gathering place for folks to learn about, discover, and enjoy wine.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The downtown area is undeserved in the area of quality wine and beer. This store will exist, as it's predecessor has since 2015, as a place where people can learn, discover, and find their new favorite wine in a welcoming environment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Unfiltered Natural Wine and More
Liquor License Map - Unfiltered Natural Wine and More
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.