Title
Liquor License - Northwest Drip Coffee
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 152578.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Cherrelle Frazier, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1325 Grand Ave., Ste. 3
Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R DNS/WVR
Council District: 7
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 location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption and outdoor dining as an accessory to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 15, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 with the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a resident in the neighborhood who stated that the space of the suite is too small for both food and alcohol to be served. The resident also stated the establishment floor plan resembles a bar more than a restaurant and that they do not need or want more alcohol in the plaza.
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 a clean background, have served liquor in state of Arizona previously without issues.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will obey all laws.”
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 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 - Northwest Drip Coffee
Liquor License Map - Northwest Drip Coffee
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.