Title
Liquor License - Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 24714.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
William Moore, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges
Location
4221 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 SAUMSO
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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. 3, 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.
Short Leash Hotdog & Sausage Eatery (Series 12)
110 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. C, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 14
Liquor license violations: A fine of $375 was paid for delinquent taxes in December 2014 and February 2016.
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 a responsible business owner and restaurant owner for the past five years. We are active in the Community and have been residents in the immediate are for over 17 years.”
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 to create a space where everyone feels welcomed. We will create a gathering space the community will be proud of. We will create community events that all the neighbors can participate in, such as The Pinewood Classic, The Wurst Festival Ever, Halloweenie, and National Doughnut Day. These are annual events that benefit local charities.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
Liquor License Map - Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.