Title
Liquor License - Caravan Taproom
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070343.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Antonio Tovar, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4835 N. 15th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
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, outdoor alcohol consumption and patron dancing.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Oct. 5, 2019. 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
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:
“I have been bartending for 9 years, I have been in the Industry as a bartender, bar manager and General manager, I understand the importance of protecting your liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I plan to create a fun, safe, and accepting bar in order to work for our community. I would love to be accepting of all minorities and communities.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on several factors including recent citations of liquor license violations and not having a designated manager listed on the application. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license. Staff also notes that 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 - Caravan Taproom
Liquor License Map - Caravan Taproom
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Caravan Taproom
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.