Title
Liquor License - Phoenix Rising FC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070462.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3801 E. Washington St.
Zoning Classification: A1, A2
Council District: 8
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. The area proposed to be licensed at this address has not been previously licensed and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 4, 2023.
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:
“Phoenix Rising FC, LLC has held a liquor license for its soccer matches since 2017. It has not received a liquor license violation since obtaining this license. It is fully committed to upholding the highest standards with all applicable laws. All relevant staff will be fully trained in Title 4.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This application is for a Series 6 liquor license at a soccer stadium that will host the home games for Phoenix Rising. The privilege of selling beer, wine, and distilled spirits is for the convenience of the public and serves the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Phoenix Rising FC
Liquor License Map - Phoenix Rising FC
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.