Title
Liquor License - Hidden Track Bottle Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 155428 & 155428S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Danielle Middlebrook, Agent
License Type
Series 10 & 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
4700 N. 12th St., Ste. 118
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales. This business has plans to open in October 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 17, 2021.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Hidden Track Bottle Shop (Series 10)
111 W. Monroe St., Ste. 120, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 37
Liquor license violations: None
Hidden Track Bottle Shop (Series 12)
111 W. Monroe St., #121, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 37
Liquor license violations: None
Hidden Track Bottle Shop (Series 10)
5070 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“My partner and I have over 25 years of business and alchohal industry experience. We currently hold 2(two) liquor license in good standing. This will be our third location. We are well versed on AZ liquor laws and have found a successful model with zero infractions.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Hidden Track Bottle Shop has been a staple of the downtown Phoenix community for over 6 years. Granting this liquor license will allow us to share the global wines available to us with our community while educating them on wine varietals, regions, and wine making practices.”
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 - Hidden Track Bottle Shop
Liquor License Map - Hidden Track Bottle Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.