Title
Liquor License - Front Pourch Brewing
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 24292.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Diana Bolstrom, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Ste. 7-8
Zoning Classification: APP. CP/GCP DVAO
Council District: 1
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 28, 2018. 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:
“We have been residents of the Phoenix area for 30+yrs. We have been homebrewers for 7+yrs. and discovered our passion for brewing beer. I currently have my General Contractor License on inactive. We built homes in AK,AZ and CA, Our son has been in the Food and Beverage Industry for 8 yrs with Troon. For 4 of the yrs he was a Supervisor/Manager. He bartends at Troon North and has a TIPS Card. We are members of the Brewers Assn. who provides support and tools for running a successful Craft Brewery.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our business is owned by friends and family. We will produce a quality, locally produced product. We will give back to the community by supporting charities such as NOMI and other groups. As our business grows, we will provide jobs. We want Front Pourch Brewing to set an example for other businesses to follow.”
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 - Front Pourch Brewing
Liquor License Map - Front Pourch Brewing
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.