Title
Liquor License - Paddock Lounge - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309651.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mark Beasley, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2501 E. Magnolia Street
Zoning Classification: A-2
Council District: 8
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 November 23, 2024.
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 a businessman who has been a principal in a law firm in San Diego, CA for almost 20 years. I have no legal or criminal issues. The Paddock Lounge restaurants, inside the K1 Speed businesses are located throughout the country. K1 Speed is a safe and successful indoor entertainment business. The Paddock Lounge restaurant employs scores of employees throughout the country. No reasons exist s which would disqualify me from holding 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:
“The proposed addition of beer and wine to the concession area restaurant Paddock Lounge will improve the environment and experience of K1 Speed clientele. This clientele is primarily high-end corporate users. The facility provides a clean, upscale entertaiment center as an alternate to expensive corporate retreats or motivational presentations. The alcohol license will allow or a minor increase in tax revenue generated. No schools or churches are located within the area which could be a conflict."
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
Attachment - Paddock Lounge - Data
Attachment - Paddock Lounge - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.