Title
Liquor License - Stackers Eatin & Drinkin
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 103436.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Louis Stirling, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2855 W. Cactus Road, Ste. 16
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires Use Permits to allow alcohol sales, outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 19, 2020.
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 have held a liquor for the past 17 years at the same location. We are moving to a different location within the same shopping center as per our landlords request. I intent to continue the same service and reliability as I have during the past 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:
“As stated above during the last 17 years we have served the families in our community. Stackers has been at this location for over 39 years of which I have owned it for the last 17 years. We have become a part of the community by being a part of many charity events and donations to several schools and organizations. We hope to continue and be a part of this community for another 39 years.”
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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Stackers Eatin & Drinkin
Liquor License Map - Stackers Eatin & Drinkin
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.