Title
Liquor License - Brasserie Melrose - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 359197.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tory Johnson, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4971 N. 7th Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-3 TOD-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in January 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 11, 2025.
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:
“I have completed the necessary training, have the experience to responsibly manage a restaurant beverage program, and the passion to ensure that this project.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The neighborhood is hungry for additional places to dine & drink - the vibrant Melrose District is always ready for a new face.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Brasserie Melrose - Data
Attachment B - Brasserie Melrose - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.