File #: 22-1461   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/21/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Provision | 7th Street
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Provision 7th Street.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Provision 7th Street.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Provision | 7th Street

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 154096.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jennifer Slusher, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

711 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 115

Zoning Classification: C-O, C-2

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 Oct. 2, 2022.

 

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.

 

Provision Coffee Bar (Series 12)

4501 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 1

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 have been managing and operating our flagship location in Arcadia Phoenix for the last 4.5 years. In addition I have years over 20 years of food and beverage experience. Never have I been in any kind of trouble with the law and take the responsibility to public healthy seriously. I have taken all the required certifications to serve and manage and taken steps to properly document and train our staff on responsible serving.”

 

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

“We are offering a safe space for the community to interact and drink high quality coffee and nonalcoholic beverages. Local patrons enjoy the ability to have community meetings, study, or meet friends and family while having food and drinks that focus on sustainable business practices. Our mission statment is to 'connect community' and we are passionate in that aim to advocate positive community interaction and provide a forum for communication.”

 

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 - Provision | 7th Street

Liquor License Map - Provision | 7th Street

 

Department

Responsible Department

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