File #: 20-0211   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/19/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - 2727 Lounge
District: District 6

Title

Liquor License - 2727 Lounge

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070379.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

2727 E. Camelback Road

Zoning Classification: C-O CEPCSP

Council District: 6

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 22, 2020.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.

 

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:

“We are a management company operating the bar inside The Angela apartment complex. Our management company operates bars in many apartment complexes in several states. We have hired servers and bartenders that have attended state certified liquor training. We will have an ongoing program to certify all new employees as they're hired. We also have experienced managers operating the facility.”

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.