Title
Liquor License - HB Hanratty's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070358.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
537 E. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 29, 2023.
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:
“HB Handratty's Pub is a long existing fixture of the Phoenix Uptown community providing a clean, safe, relaxing venue for adults to meet and share relaxation time enjoying liquor w/out violence or drama. Robin Tuttle sole owner and Misty Kirk GM will continue operating the pub with this tradition. Robin is an experienced business owner, previously owning a similar venue, Misty is a well respected manager and bartender. Our goal is to continue as a valued contributor to the community while reaching out to be all inclusive”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"Our goal is continue as a valued contributor to the community while reaching out to be all inclusive. One of our key mottoes is about non-discrimination and it states 'intolerance is not tolerated'.”
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 - HB Hanratty's
Liquor License Map - HB Hanratty's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.