Title
Liquor License - Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 232582.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rebecca Golden, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3128 E. Cactus Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6 liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 25, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House (Series 6)
3128 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 10
Liquor license violations: In February 2019, a fine of $2,500 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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 have held several Arizona liquor licenses from 2011 to date without any incident. I am Title 4 Manager certified and understand the responsibility of a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Lovecraft currently operates as a restaurant, and will continue to provide an upscale dining location to an up and coming neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House
Liquor License Map - Lovecraft Beer Shop and Ale House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.