Title
Liquor License - Fly Bye
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 007070011537.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Samuel Fox, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 74-1557
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. 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 May 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 12, 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
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 founder of Fox Restaurant Concepts and have opened and operated more than 20 restaurants in Arizona over the last 24 years. I act as agent on many of these licenses and have taken the Arizona Department of Liquor recommended liquor service training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We believe the public will enjoy a beer or a glass of wine with their Detroit style pizza and chicken tenders at Fly Bye, whether dining in or to-go."
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 - Fly Bye
Liquor License Map - Fly Bye
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.