Title
Liquor License - Throne Brewery & Pizza Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 186460.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Christopher Morris, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1326 N. Central Ave., Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: DTC Downtown Gateway
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 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
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:
“I meet all the requirements require to hold a Liquor license in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ I have earned my Title 4 certification and have an understanding of the laws and operations required for this license. I have owned my own multiple companies in Arizona for more than a decade and am in good standing. I will personally over see the managing and daily operations of this location.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We intend to offer a safe, responsible dining and drinking experience for our clients. We will support our fellow AZ businesses utilizing many AZ grown ingredients and AZ made beer and wine to help the local economy. We will pay our employees fairly and treat them and our neighbors respectfully. We hope to be an asset to our community for many years to come.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Throne Brewery & Pizza Kitchen
Liquor License Map - Throne Brewery & Pizza Kitchen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.