Title
Liquor License - AC Element Hotel Phoenix North Norterra - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349894.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lani Baker, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel
Location
25100 N. 22nd Lane
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in October 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 8, 2025.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Home2 By Hilton Phoenix Midtown + Tru By Hilton Phoenix Midtown (Series 7)
3150 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 17
Liquor license violations: None
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 controlling person on AZ liquor license 07070028609 for Home2 by Hilton Phoenix Midtown + Tru by Hilton Phoenix Midtown, 3150 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, which has operated 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:
“Guests of the hotel appreciate the ability to have a glass of wine or other spirit with friends and other guests when staying at AC Element Hotel. The requested Series 11 / Hotel liquor license will meet the needs of guests and ensure they are conveniently and substantially served on property.”
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
Attachment A - AC Element Hotel Phoenix North Norterra - Data
Attachment B - AC Element Hotel Phoenix North Norterra - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.