Title
Liquor License - Urban Axes
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070216.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gary Baugh, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
402 S. 1st St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Warehouse
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 21, 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
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 successfully held liquor licenses in Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, and in North Carolina. Neither I nor the business has ever had any failed inspections, and I have no personal criminal history. The business has been operating successfully since 2016, and this will be our 7th location.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a recreational facility, and provide the ability for the general public to obtain alcoholic beverage while participating in a fun, recreational activity. This will be convenient for people living, visiting or working in the downtown area, and will be a draw for people to come to the area and visit other neighboring businesses.”
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 - Urban Axes
Liquor License Map - Urban Axes
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.