Title
Liquor License - Via Della
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 39095.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tanner Locust, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
222 N. 5th Ave.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Van Buren
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires an exemption to allow alcohol sales and service within 300 feet of a church in the Entertainment District. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Jan. 25, 2019. 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
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:
“Im a respected member of the community, I was born in Phoenix and do not take this responsibility lightly. Have operated my own company for 15 years here in town.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I have the city's best interest at heart and cannot wait to be apart of its growth & help revitalize our music district on 5th Ave & Van Buren. Great food, great prices, great people. A place you can be proud of.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends 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 - Via Della
Liquor License Map - Via Della
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.