Title
Liquor License - Nu Towne Saloon
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070492.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
5002 E. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. 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 June 30, 2023.
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:
“The ownership of Nu Towne Saloon has owned many different types of businesses in Arizona and other states. They have also held many important jobs in different business areas. They have proven to themselves to be capable, qualified, and reliable. They will be sending their employees through state certified liquor training to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This bar has been open since 1971 and has earned landmark status in Phoenix. The bar is comfortable and easy going with a mixed crowd. They have many regular customers from in and outside Phoenix. Nu Towne Saloon remains a friendly, happy, neighborhood bar.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Nu Towne Saloon
Liquor License Map - Nu Towne Saloon
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.