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Entertainment District Exemption Application - 829 and 833 N. 1st Ave.
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Entertainment District Exemption Application - 829 and 833 N. 1st Ave.
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve an exemption to the 300-foot distance restriction for consideration of a liquor license for the property located at 829 and 833 N. 1st Ave.
Report
Summary
On June 17, 2015, City Council approved the creation of an Entertainment District in Downtown Phoenix, adopted into law through Resolution 21333. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 4-207, an Entertainment District allows a municipality’s governing body to approve an exemption from the 300-foot distance restriction applicable to churches and schools and certain liquor licenses. Such exemptions are approved on a case-by-case basis if both the applicant and the neighboring church or school are located in a designated Entertainment District. Exemptions, if approved, are granted to the property only, and will remain in place even if a change in the business or ownership occurs.
The applicant, Barcoa, L.L.C. proposes to locate a bar at 829 and 833 N. 1st Ave. The location is currently restricted from pursuing certain series of liquor licenses due to its proximity to the First Church of Christian Scientist located at 830 N. Central Ave. A use permit to allow alcohol sales and services within 300 feet of a church in an Entertainment District was approved on March 26, 2020, by the Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer with the following stipulations:
Amplified music must be shut off by 10 p.m. on Sundays.
The employees must have a clear view of the area in order to supervise the activities and/or be present while patrons utilize the outdoor area.
Attend at least one neighborhood meeting, for the next two years, within the affected area, to state intentions, show transparency and build trust with the surrounding community.
“No trespassing” signs must be posted and an authority to arrest trespassers form be signed to deter loitering/unwanted guests inside the surrounding the establishment.
One year to apply and pay for building permits.
This exemption is not a recommendation of approval of a liquor license. A separate liquor license application will be heard by City Council. This property is located within the designated Entertainment District in Downtown Phoenix and needs to be heard before the related liquor license file 20-1107 for Barcoa. This item is a Formal Action item.
Location
829 and 833 N. 1st Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Planning and Development Department.