File #: 18-0514   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/7/2018 Final action: 3/7/2018
Title: Liquor License - CJ's Talley's Pub
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - CJ's Talley's Pub.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - CJ's Talley's Pub.pdf

Title

Liquor License - CJ's Talley's Pub

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 06070586.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Christopher Nave, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

1219 E. Glendale Ave., Ste. 12, 14, 16

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 6

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license. A bar is currently not permitted in this zoning district.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 19, 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

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.

 

CJ's Talley's Pub (Series 12)

1219 E. Glendale Ave., Ste. 12, 14, 16, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 11

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:

“I currently hold a 12 license at this location & previously had a 6 license at a different location, this is my life & enjoy providing a place for friends, family & new faces enjoy a neighborhood establshment.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“I Christopher Nave, as an owner operator look forward to providing a fun family environment for our local & visiting patrons to a comfortable, affordable establishment. A place where friends & neighbors gather.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Street Transportation Department recommendation for disapproval. The Street Transportation Department disapproval is pursuant to A.R.S Section 4-207 that restricts liquor licenses within 300 feet of churches and schools. The proposed liquor license location is within 300 feet of a church named Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

 

Staff also notes that 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 - CJ's Talley's Pub

Liquor License Map - CJ's Talley's Pub

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.