Title
Liquor License - Little O's On Central
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 007070022990.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
8525 N. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: R1-6 HCRO
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in September 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 27, 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: information about any 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.
Little O's (Series 12)
521 W. McDowell Road, 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:
“Currently own another successful location in Phoenix. Will continue to enusre our employees are Title 4 liquor law trained.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Little O's is a laid back casual restaurant with flavorful food. This is a place to bring the neighborhood together.”
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
Liquor License Data - Little O's On Central
Liquor License Map - Little O's On Central
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.