Title
Entertainment District Exemption Application - 913, 915 and 917 N. Central Ave. (Resolution 21718)
Description
Request to approve an exemption to the 300-foot distance restriction for consideration of a liquor license for the property located at 913, 915 and 917 N. Central Ave.
Report
Summary
On June 17, 2015, City Council approved the creation of an Entertainment District in Downtown Phoenix, adopted into law through Resolution 21333. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 4-207, an Entertainment District allows a municipality’s governing body to approve an exemption from the 300-foot distance restriction applicable to churches and schools and certain liquor licenses. Such exemptions are approved on a case-by-case basis if both the applicant and the neighboring church or school are located in a designated Entertainment District. Exemptions, if approved, are granted to the property only, and will remain in place even if a change in the business or ownership occurs.
The applicant, Taylor C. Earl, with Earl, Curley and Lagarde, P.C., proposes to locate a bar, restaurant, and entertainment concept at 913, 915 and 917 N. Central Ave. The location is currently restricted from pursuing certain series of liquor licenses due to its proximity to the Roosevelt Community Church located at 924 N. 1st St. A use permit to allow alcohol sales and services within 300 feet of a church in an Entertainment District was approved on Dec. 20, 2018. There was no opposition in attendance at the Zoning Adjustment hearing (Attachment A).
This exemption is not a recommendation of approval of a liquor license. A separate liquor license application will be heard by City Council. This property is located within the designated Entertainment District in Downtown Phoenix.
Location
913, 915 and 917 N. Central Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Planning and Development Department.