Title
Liquor License - Center Court Pickleball Club
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 301771.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Building 12
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and 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 a bar that exceeds 5,000 square feet. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 30, 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
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.
Center Court Pickleball Club (Series 7)
1433 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“Center Court Pickleball Club ownership owns many types of businesses focused on keeping people healthy. Their businesses are not just in Arizona but worldwide. They are opening several locations and have been very successful at the locations that are open currently. All the management staff have received their Title 4 basic and management training to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Center Court Pickleball Club will be the first of it's kind in the Desert Ridge area. We are offering a full experience sports club offering many amenities for the community. We believe our neighbors will be extremely pleased with our business and will become frequent patrons of our sports club.”
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 - Center Court Pickleball Club - Data
Attachment - Center Court Pickleball Club - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.