Title
Liquor License - AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 156428.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
414 N. 5th St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 27, 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
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:
“NVM Management has multiple years of experience operating the food and beverage business and operating hotels and resorts located across the United States. We have extensive experience providing alocholic beverages service to our guests and will operate the business in a safe and professional manner.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Today's business and leisure travellers expect a high level of service, convenience, and amenties when choosing a destination and hotel. There is continued expected demand for hotel occupancy in the Phoenix area. The hotel will support area businesses and residence by offering full service accommodations combined with food and beverage service and other amenities.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown
Liquor License Map - AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.