Title
(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 3, 2020) - Liquor License - South Mountain Distillery, LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 105733.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Phillip Carlson Jr., Agent
License Type
Series 1 - In-State Producer
Location
8831 S. 27th Ave.
Zoning Classification: S-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for an in-state producer. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. Distiller is not a permitted use in this zoning district. This business has plans to open in July 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 14, 2020.
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:
“Myself and the owner are hard working, upstanding members of the community with no criminal records. We wish to produce distilled spirits and beer, and pay appropriate taxes on our product which benefit Phoenix."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will gainfully employ Phoenix residents and produce a product which will increase the Phoenix tax base. Additionally, profits from our products will remain in the Phoenix area as we are residents."
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 - South Mountain Distillery, LLC
Liquor License Map - South Mountain Distillery, LLC
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.