File #: 19-2818   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/20/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Arrogant Butcher
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Arrogant Butcher.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Arrogant Butcher.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Arrogant Butcher

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 77355.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

2 E. Jefferson St., Ste. 150

Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant liquor license.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 24, 2019.

 

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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:

“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service and will conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We would like to continue to offer our customers a place to come and enjoy a nice atmosphere and an adult beverage if they choose to have one.”

 

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 - Arrogant Butcher

Liquor License Map - Arrogant Butcher

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.