File #: 24-2599   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 12/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Wren House Brewing Co - District 3
District: District 3
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Wren House Brewing Co - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Wren House Brewing Co - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Wren House Brewing Co - District 3

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 310070.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Drew Pool, Agent

 

License Type

Series 3 - Microbrewery

 

Location

12650 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 100

Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R DNS/WVR SP PCD

Council District: 3

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. 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 February 2025.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application was November 30, 2024. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.

 

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.

 

Wren House Brewing Company (Series 3)

2125 N. 24th Street, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 1

Liquor license violations: None

 

Wren House Brewing Co (Series 3)

6396 Lear Lane, Prescott

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Sudhalle Taphouse (Series 12)

4025 E. Chandler Boulevard, Ste. 1 & 2, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 56

Liquor license violations: In September 2024, a fine for $1,500 was paid for allowing alcohol to be removed from the premises.

 

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:

“We have a 10 year brewery that has contributed to our local community with no negative marks on our record.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Continued contribution to local communities, charities, employment opportunities."

 

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 - Wren House Brewing Co - Data

Attachment - Wren House Brewing Co - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.