Title
Liquor License - Vegan & Vine
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 176434.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
502 E. Thunderbird Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales as an accessory use to a restaurant in the PSC zoning district.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 27, 2022.
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 am a successful entrepreneur and own other businesses. I will ensure that my employees are trained in liquor law to avoid sales to intoxicated and or underage customers. I will uphold all city, state and county laws and work with the neighborhood associations to provide a safe and friendly environment to our clientele. Additionally, I held an active 'liquor - license' in Seattle, WA from 1998 - 2006 with zero infractions.”
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 a unique restaurant selling vegan products and alcoholic beverages to complement our food. The restaurant is adjacent to our vegan convenience store providing products that are not typically available in big box stores. It is a one stop shop concept where one can dine in and subsequently shop in the adjacent vegan convenience store. All things 'Plant - Based' in one conveinent location!”
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 - Vegan & Vine
Liquor License Map - Vegan & Vine
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.