Title
Liquor License - Pink Bunnys
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 06070524.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
2438 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a topless bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 9, 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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Greater Green Gables Neighborhood Association. They feel that another adult club is not needed in the area and they do not support the granting of this license.
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:
“This application is person transfer of an existing license that I acquired through a non-judicial foreclosure of a legal interest. I intend to keep the business open and will attend liquor law training classes. As appropriate, I will employ professionals to assist me.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location is licensed with an existing license for which I am submitting a person transfer. The existing license currently serves the public convenience and the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pink Bunnys
Liquor License Map - Pink Bunnys
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.