Title
Liquor License - Clarendon Hotel & Spa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 63312.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
401 W. Clarendon Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel/motel. 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 July 5, 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
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.
Greentree Inn & Suites (Series 11)
240 W. Hwy. 287, Florence
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Greentree Inn & Suites (Series 6)
431 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“1. I currently am Agent on 120+ licenses state wide. 2. controlling members have / or currently own other liquor licenses statewide. 3. controlling members have no Title IV Violations. 4. management on site will have certified Title IV liquor Training.”
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 series 11, Hotel/motel, liquor license our Primary Purpose is that of a Restaurant where liquor is an accessory, we believe that it will allow our adult clients the opportunity to enjoy an adult beverage in the Restaurant, Hotel, SPA And Pool."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Clarendon Hotel & Spa
Liquor License Map - Clarendon Hotel & Spa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.