File #: 20-0361   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/4/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06073603.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Ryan Thompson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

33750 N. Dove Lakes Drive

Zoning Classification: R1-18 SP, C-1

Council District: 2

 

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 March 13, 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 them at other businesses in AZ for 13 years in Gilbert and have held one at the current address I am applying for. This is just an ownership restructure. Same owners, different name & ownership percentages.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“This is a renewal of a license from 4 years ago it is standard to offer beer/liquor @ golf courses it is expected for locals & visitors to Phoenix.”

 

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 - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

Liquor License Map - Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.