Title
Liquor License - Rise Distilling Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 18073014.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Matthew Bingham, Agent
License Type
Series 18 - Craft Distiller
Location
1928 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a craft distiller. 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 2018.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 31, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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 supporting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a local resident. They believe the issuance of the license will have a positive impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
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 a responsible business person and healthcare professional, I understand the importance of responsible liquor consumption. I have trained and received certification as a distiller of spirituous liquor at Dry Fly Distilling School in Spokane, WA. I have completed the Arizona State Department of Liquor Basic and Manager training courses, and am committed to the highest standards for alcohol production and for retail sales to customer 21 and older. Staff will also be trained in AZ Liquor Laws and maintain high standards of responsibility.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a community oriented craft distillery, our focus is to provide quality, hand crafted spirits from grains that are locally or regionally sourced. Because of the quality and uniqueness of of our products, we are filling a niche in an underserved public market for locally produced spirits. Our goal is to do so openly and responsibly, as good stewards for the community, for safe enjoyment by those 21 and older with interest in hand crafted products. This extends beyond the interests of the consumer and includes agricultural interests as well.”
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 - Rise Distilling Company
Liquor License Map - Rise Distilling Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.