Title
Liquor License - Hampton Inn Phoenix- Biltmore
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070648.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
2310 E. Highland Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R CEPCSP
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a beer and wine bar and outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 10, 2023.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“M4 Phoenix Biltmore Tenant LLC is an affiliate of MCR Hotels, a premier hotel management company and the 3rd largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. Our firm, which has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago and Richmond, Virginia, has invested in and developed 189 hotel properties operated under 31 brands. Today, we offer more than 25,000 guestrooms in 150 hotels in 33 states and 107 cities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“MCR intends to provide guests with the highest level of service and convenience at each of our over 150 hotels. This includes meeting the customers' expectations with high-quality food and beverage options that match the brand standards and franchise requirements of each location.”
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 - Hampton Inn Phoenix - Biltmore
Liquor License Map - Hampton Inn Phoenix - Biltmore
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.