Title
Liquor License - The Stir
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 28220.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5415 E, High St., Ste. 103
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 7, 2018.
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.
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy (Series 12)
5350 E. High St., Ste. 105, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 7
Liquor license violations: In April 2016, a fine of $3,000 was paid for not having a manager's agreement on file, failure to derive 40% of income from food, and for purchasing from other than a primary source.
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:
“Our employees will go through extensive training to ensure they comply with 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:
“We would like to continue to offer our patrons some great coffee or an enjoyable meal. We feel the community will appreciate a new coffee shop/restaurant coming to the area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Stir
Liquor License Map - The Stir
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.