Title
Liquor License - Borderlands Brewing and Public House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 65019.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Trevor Stech, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
701 W. Deer Valley Road, Ste. A1 & A2
Zoning Classification: A-1 DVAO
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 14, 2019.
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.
Borderlands Brewing Company (Series 7)
119 E. Toole Ave., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Borderlands Brewing Company (Series 3)
119 E. Toole Ave., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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 will all be certified in the servicing of alcohol before opening, and our team has been involved in the producing and servicing of alcohol for other local companies over the years. Our management team has a combined 15 years experience from insuring liquor operations, so we understand the potential liability that comes with the servicing of alcohol, to serving consumers and the potential exposures that can create if not handled properly.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We have a proven track record of working with local charity groups, education foundations, and other local businesses to responsibly educate and serve the community - while also creating livable wage jobs. We aim to create a space that is welcoming to all members of the community, and to aid in stimulating local economic growth.”
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 - Borderlands Brewing and Public House
Liquor License Map - Borderlands Brewing and Public House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.