Title
Liquor License - Morning Squeeze
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 297382.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1 N. 1st Street, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 4, 2024. However, a request for more time was submitted.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Employees are trained in Title 4 liquor law training and meetings to discuss correct practices are mandatory.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Morning Squeeze is breakfast & lunch spot serving up groovy vibes alongside a full bar, coffee program and classic brunch dishes made with a twist.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Morning Squeeze - Data
Attachment - Morning Squeeze - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.