Title
Liquor License - The Olive Farmer - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 397919.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4418 E. Osborn Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, outdoor dining, and outdoor alcohol service. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in September 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 7, 2026.
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:
“We will ensure all employees are properly trained and certified in title 4 training. We will provide staff training on esponsible liquor handling, sales procedures, and compliance standards. We plan to verify identification for all customers purchasing or consuming alcohol, maintain accurate inventory controls, organization, and secure product storage procedures, clearly displaying the liquor license and all required regulatory and warining signage and maintain all records required by the Arizona Department of Liquor.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The restaurant will provide safe, professionally managed dining establishment for residents and visitors. The business will offer responsible alcohol service in compliance with Arizona liquor laws, maintain all required employee Title 4 training certification, and implement strict identification and inventory control procedures. Management is committed to maintaining a clean, family-friendly, and well-regulated enviroment that promotes public safety and community standards.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that 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
Attachment A - The Olive Farmer - Data
Attachment B - The Olive Farmer - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.