Title
Liquor License - Pizza Hut #26999
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070157.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
21 W. Van Buren St., Ste. G-4
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor liquor service. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in Sept. 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 4, 2018.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Hot Pizza LLC holds numerous liquor licenses throughout AZ doing business as Pizza Hut. They have not been in violation of any liquor laws due to close observation of their staff and frequent liquor law training. This application is a transfer from 1st Street to Van Buren where they will be able to service many downtown office personnel in the area. All owners have met capability, reliability and qualifications previously. Their business will be an asset to the downtown revitalization.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners hold this series liquor license on 1st Street in Phoenix. This is merely a location transfer to service the needs of employees and visitors of the downtown Phoenix area. Pizza Hut averages at least 90% of their gross revenue from the sales of food, therefore it's primary purpose is a restaurant even though they hold a beer and wine bar license. The restaurant will be an asset to businesses and the downtown community as a whole as the restaurant will be within walking distance from many offices in the downtown area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pizza Hut #26999
Liquor License Map - Pizza Hut #26999
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.