Title
Liquor License - The Tavern
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070480.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Thomas Roming, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., T3S F6
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in December 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 27, 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
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 have been in the Food and Beverage Concession industry since 1972. I owned a wine store/restaurant for eight (8) years. I have held different responsibilities in managing six (6) companies, including SSP America, in operatin food and beverage concessions.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Tavern will be able to provide the general public demand for a variety of adult adult beverages to choose from to pair with their ordered meals. This will be a convenient service to the visitors, airport employees and passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - similar to other major airports in the United States. Adding a Series 7 license to the Series 12 at The Tavern will further serve the public with the ability to have off-sale of bottles of wine.”
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 - The Tavern
Liquor License Map - The Tavern
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.