Title
Liquor License - Kitsune Brewing Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 174725.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tyler Smith, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
3321 E. Bell Road, Ste. B-05
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. 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 April 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 9, 2022.
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:
“As someone who has worked in the spiritous liquor space for the past two years and opened stores for Nike across the world I feel that my ability to judge and keep a safe space is something i pride myself on. I have also already acquired my Title 4 serving and management.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Breweries are a wonderful way to bring new business into an area. When done right a Microbrewery can bring in new investors in the community as well people filling leasing spaces around the brewery. I believe the community will be excited to have a new place with a fresh high end feeling on 32nd St and Bell.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kitsune Brewing Company
Liquor License Map - Kitsune Brewing Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.