Title
Liquor License - Where?House Gallery
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070706.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
702 N. 21st Ave.
Zoning Classification: A-2
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 8, 2019.
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 licenses in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes: information about any 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.
Walter Station (Series 3 & Series 7)
4056 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: In May 2019, a fine of $1,000 was assessed for failure to report microbrewery annual production.
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:
“The applicant has several years of experience as a full service entertainment production company. It is committed to upholding the highest standards with all applicable laws. All relevant stuff will be fully trained in Title 4.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This application is for a Series 6 liquor license at an art-focused event venue. This event space currently serves a demonstrative need in the community and will continue to do so with added liquor sales.”
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 - Where?House Gallery
Liquor License Map - Where?House Gallery
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.