Title
Liquor License - Silver Pony
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070415.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Dylan Hatch, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
620 W. Dobbins Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 8, 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.
Kay's Place (Series 6)
315 S. Alma School Road, Mesa
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In April 2019, a fine of $2,250 was paid for allowing disorderly to remain on premises, intoxicated on premises for thirty minutes and selling liquor to an intoxicated or disorderly person.
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 own and operate other successful businesses here in Arizona including another bar in Mesa. We are experienced in running bars and know the Arizona liquor laws. We are excited to add The Silver Pony to our family business and will make it the best bar in Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been a bar for over 20 years. The neighborhood has become accustomed to coming by and having a good time . We would like to continue to make this a great neighborhood spot to have a drink and meet the neighbors.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Silver Pony
Liquor License Map - Silver Pony
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.