Title
Liquor License - Vine Tavern & Eatery
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196949.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Trent Robertson, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3820 E. Ray Road, Ste. 30
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in September 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 5, 2022.
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.
Vine Tavern & Eatery (Series 6)
801 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Vine Tavern & Eatery (Series 12)
975 E. Elliot Road, Ste. A1, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 operated multiple successful restaurants in the U.S. with no violations or any issues. My company has policies in place to ensure State laws are properly executed. We are aware of AZ liquor laws and will take every measure necessary to abide by the rules of the State and City.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“To the City of Phoenix Council:
A brief history of the Vine Tavern & Eatery: The original Vine (as a pub only) opened in 1970 in Iowa City, in the heart of downtown Iowa City - home of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. A few years later the Vine moved to its current location in Iowa City, the bottom floor of a historical brick building built in 1907. I purchased the Vine and the building in 1983, added a full service kitchen and changed the name to Vine Tavern & Eatery. In 2013, the building was fully restored in accordance with the Historical Society. Today, there are 12 sought-after studio apartments above the restaurant.
The next Vine Tavern opened in Arizona near the Arizona State University campus. This location is also in a very unique building and is very popular with the students and ASU fans. Our second Arizona location opened in 1992 on the corner of Rural and Elliot, in Tempe. This location has been a family-friendly, neighborhood go-to location for many years. Our fourth Vine Tavern opened in Iowa in 1998. This is a large, two-story building that is walking distance to the Iowa Hawkeye sporting events.
We pride ourselves in being family friendly and supporting of the neighborhoods in which the restaurants are located. While we are known for our wings (18 flavors!), the menu offers a wide range from appetizers to full dinner entrees. The Vine is also a wonderful place to gather and watch sporting events and cheer for our favorite teams on our 25+ televisions.
I firmly believe opening a Vine Tavern & Eatery in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix will fill a void with an affordable, family friendly, full service restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Vine Tavern & Eatery
Liquor License Map - Vine Tavern & Eatery
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.