Title
***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Liquor License - The Green Woodpecker - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 348082.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3110 N. Central Avenue
Zoning Classification: WU T6 - HWR MT
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 27, 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
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.
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup (Series 12)
3150 E. Ray Road, Ste. 144, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - Not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup (Series 12)
4031 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 5
Liquor license violations: None
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup (Series 12)
3313 N. 7th Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 6
Liquor license violations: None
The Green Woodpecker (Series 7)
3110 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 81
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“The owners of the Green Woodpecker own and have owned many restaurants with liquor licenses over the years. They have owned this location since 2022 and have been very successful. They are quite familiar with the industry and knowledgeable in liquor laws. The employees are also Title 4 trained in liquor laws and responsible liquor store.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Green Woodpecker has been open at this location since Park Center Mall was newly renovated in 2022 and have become a part of the future of Park Center Mall. The Green Woodpecker has become a great place for our neighbors and people all around the valley to visit. It is a neighborhood favorite.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Attachment A - The Green Woodpecker - Data
Attachment B - The Green Woodpecker - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.