Title
Liquor License - Gamers Guild AZ
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 282412.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jakob Hunter, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges
Location
1818 W. Bell Road, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for restaurant with growler privileges. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 10, 2024.
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 cuttently hold Liquor Law Training Certifications (Managerial and Basic) through approved training systems which have been described by the State of Arizona's DLLC Board. This is in combination with years on the job expertise, as well as professional education through Northern Arizona University in the field of Hotel and Restaurant Management.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Gamers Guild will serve as the largest hobby gaming (Board Games, TCGs, TTGs) in North America. With the ability to provide a safe, well informed / trained staff, and an inclusive environment through the Code of Conduct, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement that Gamers Guild Holds, our location will benefit the community through the economic redevelopment of a key area which the Phoenix City Council has identified for a need of business that supports the immediate local community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Gamers Guild AZ - Data
Attachment - Gamers Guild AZ - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.