Title
Liquor License - Wildflower Bread Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B191.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Louis Basile, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5813 N. 7th St., Ste. 130
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in January 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 3, 2017.
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 have spent the last 38 years as a food service professional. I have completed the basic Title Four Training Program. Wildflower prides itself on having systems that ensure our employees are trained and understand the responsibilities that come with serving beer & wine.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Wildflower is an everyday affordable restaurant that allows all different people to enjoy great food in a welcoming environment. The addition of beer & wine will provide patrons who choose to enjoy a beverage with their meal this opportunity.”
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 - Wildflower Bread Company
Liquor License Map - Wildflower Bread Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.