Title
Liquor License - The Bar Uptown
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 295834.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
5504 N. 7th Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This is a request for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 6, 2024.
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.
Nook Kitchen (Series 12)
4231 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: None
Dilly Dally Cocktail Lounge (Series 6)
3639 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 12
Liquor license violations: None
The Bar (Series 6)
3174 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 12
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:
“Ownership of The Bar Uptown holds several liquor licenses in Arizona and have always been responsible bar owners. All employees will go through Arizona State Certified Title 4 Liquor Law training to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been vacant since 2018 and The Bar Uptown is look forward to opening in this neighborhood. The Bar Uptown will be a friendly neighborhood establishment that provides the utmost patron satisfaction with top-notch beverages and food offerings. This location will soon be a neighborhood favorite.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - The Bar Uptown - Data
Attachment - The Bar Uptown - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.