Title
Liquor License - Safe Haven Brewery
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 150493.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gus Fowler, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
915 N. 4th St.
Zoning Classification: DTC - East Evans Churchill
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a brewery, outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption and live entertainment. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 19, 2021.
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:
“Applicant's members have significant experience brewing and operating a brew pub, we will follow all Arizona Liquor Laws and regulations. We will also ensure proper training of managers and staff are same.”
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 the applicant's first location. It compliments the other establishments currently operating in Downtown Phoenix. It will provide an additional craft beer option and brewery experience to the surrounding community.”
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 - Safe Haven Brewery
Liquor License Map - Safe Haven Brewery
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.