Title
Liquor License - Rott N' Grapes
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070412.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Perry Huellmantel, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
4750 N. Central Ave., Ste. B-1
Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R TOD-1
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. 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 Sept. 19, 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:
“I currently serve as the agent on more than 140 licenses in the state of Arizona. Since I have been an agent on those licenses, I have not received a single citation for a violation of liquor laws. I ensure that all appropriate individuals have current liquor training and maintain strict standards to ensure all employees comply with state laws. As an agent, I have demonstrated that I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the requested liquor license because it allows an existing establishment to continue serving the surrounding residents. This request is to transfer an existing liquor license at this same location to the new owners. Rott N' Grapes is a popular beer and wine bar that has been operating at this location since 2016. The previous owner sold the business and the liquor license to the new owners who are requesting this liquor license transfer request. Approving this request will allow the new owners to continue to operate this beer and wine bar and continue to serve existing and future patrons.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rott N' Grapes
Liquor License Map - Rott N' Grapes
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.