Title
Liquor License - Teaspressa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 010070006486S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Allison Devane, Agent
License Type
Series 10S - Addition of Sampling Privileges
Location
100 W. Portland St., #108A
Zoning Classification: DTC - East Roosevelt RNSPD
Council District: 7
This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 10, 2020.
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.
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 been running the business for 5 years and we have been receiving several notable awards such as best tea shop in the valley, most luxurios gifts by Forbes, noted for innovation by VOGUE, etc. We pride ourselves to provide the best product we can for our community and it is part of our values to do right by them.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is in response to our community! Our landlord has also encouraged us to pursue this a application. We can't wait to further serve our community with more services and take their feedback very seriously.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Teaspressa
Liquor License Map - Teaspressa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.