Title
Liquor License - Kings Beer & Wine
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 120806 & 120806S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sarah Fogleman, Agent
License Type
Series 10 & 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
2811 N. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 HRI TOD-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store with sampling privileges. 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 Nov. 24, 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.
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:
“My husband and I are career beverage-alcohol industry professionals with nearly 40 years combined industry exerience. We understand the serious responsibilities that come with this incredible industry. We have responsibly operated in this industry for decades without incident.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Kings Beer & Wine is a neighborhood institution that regulars call "the Cheers of Phoenix". Kings Beer & Wine was just voted "Best Bottle Shop 2020" by Phoenix Magazine readers and this shop draws customers daily from across the valley to shop at Kings due to the incredibly diverse, extremely limited & continuously rotating craft beer & wine offerings. We will always support local Arizona breweries & wineries. Without this license we cannot operate Kings Berr & Wine.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kings Beer & Wine
Liquor License Map - Kings Beer & Wine
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.