Title
Liquor License - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070530.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rebecca Golden, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3128 E. Cactus Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 19, 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
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 am the former sole owner of 32 Shea which sold beer, wine, and liquor under a series 12 liquor license for the 6 years I owned the business. 32 Shea included permitted indoor and outdoor patio alcohol consumption; a drive through window operating during the day; and had over 25 employees. Over those 6 years I have proven my ability to control and store alcohol inventory; to properly serve and to train staff how to serve alcohol to customers; to train staff on signs of impairment, when not to serve alcohol, and what actions to take for impaired customers; to monitor and control customers and employees in the alcohol serving space. Records show I was in good standing with the Arizona Department of Liquor for all 6 years and met the series 12 license alcohol revenue ratio every year.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“My record of developing 32 Shea into a 2016 Phoenix New Times "Area Revitalizer" award winning establishment will translate directly to Lovecraft and serve the interest of the community for the following reasons: 1 - Revitalization due to successful local businesses: This property has been many different businesses over the years. The community deserves an updated, locally owned and stable business run by neighborhood centric owners who are, in fact neighbors. My work in developing 32 Shea is an example of a community/neighborhood establishment that serves locals and drives destination traffic as well. 2 - Revitalization due to beatification: The Lovecraft Beer concept along with the food menu is a part of a business model that includes an immediate and very much needed upgrade to the front of the building. A modern design to the store front will help in beautifying the area. My remodel and design of 32 Shea is an example of how community improvement through beautification is a priority in my businesses. 3 - Use of the property does not change: This location has operated under a series 12 liquor license for decades. The modification to a series 7 liquor license for this application is to allow Lovecraft to offer the addition off-premise options for the community, giving them a locally owned location to purchase unique craft beer that is not offered in other nearby locations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Liquor License Map - Lovecraft Beer Shop & Ale House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.