Title
Liquor License - Van Buren Reception Hall
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070623.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Peter Schelstraete, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
2327 E. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a reception hall. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. This business has plans to open in November 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 18, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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:
“Will comply with all State, County and City Statutes, Rules and Ordinances and ensure that my employees are properly trained and do so also.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Will continue to provide a fun and safe environment on and adjacent to my premises for my patrons and customers so that my establishment positively augments the surrounding neighborhood. Will be a good and considerate neighbor and keep an open line of communication with my neighbors. Will continue as an active member of the Van Buren neighborhood association."
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 - Van Buren Reception Hall
Liquor License Map - Van Buren Reception Hall
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.