Title
Liquor License - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070695.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rebecca Golden, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3128 E. Cactus Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 4, 2020.
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 & Ale House (Series 7)
3128 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 10
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 Series 7 @ this location. I owned and operate 32 Shea for 7 years which operated under a series 12 w/liquor with no issues and no violations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a locally owned business that is geared to expand providing a destination for the neighborhood and a spot for locals to congregate.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Liquor License Map - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.