Title
Liquor License - Ammaccapane's Restaurant & Bar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070349.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Douglas Buss, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
13470 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 3
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. This location requires a variance to allow a bar when located less than 300 feet of a residential zoning district.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 26, 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 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 extensive business experience. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and have owned and operated several successful companies. I have expertise in accounting, financial analysis, personnel management, and management information systems. My business partner Joseph Bologna has over 24 years of Arizona restaurant and bar management experience.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
Eighty-Sixed LLC brings together 2 talented, hard-working and passionate professionals with a common objective of continuing the past success of Ammaccapane's Restaurant & Bar.”
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 - Ammaccapane's Restaurant & Bar
Liquor License Map - Ammaccapane's Restaurant & Bar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.