Title
Liquor License - T- Bird Tavern - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 345642.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Site Plan Amendment and Variance to allow a bar and a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was June 30, 2025. 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
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.
T-Bird Tavern (Series 12)
13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 101, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 38
Liquor license violations: In August 2025, a fine of $750.00 was paid for the licensee ceasing to operate as a restaurant, storing liquor on unlicensed premise, violation of restaurant requirements, and change in business name.
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:
“Kelley has been in the restaurant industry for many years and has operated T Bird Tavern successfully. Will continue to keep training up to date.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“T-Bird Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant and bar offering a great place to enjoy good, drinks and watching a game.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval. 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
Attachment A - T-Bird Tavern - Data
Attachment B - T-Bird Tavern - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.