File #: 24-2531   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 12/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Residence Inn by Marriott - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Residence Inn by Marriott - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Residence Inn by Marriott - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Residence Inn by Marriott - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309564.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Briana Naegeli, Agent

 

License Type

Series 11 - Hotel

 

Location

5665 E. Mayo Boulevard

Zoning Classification: CP/BP DRSP

Council District: 2

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor entertainment.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 7, 2024.

 

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 the location, there shall be a rebuttable preseumption 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: information about any 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:

 

Residence Inn by Marriott (Series 7)

510 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Residence Inn by Marriott (Series 7)

5665 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 24

Liquor license violations: None

 

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:

“Applicant is an experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”

 

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

“Residence Inn by Marriott has been a popular hotel in Phoenix for many years. In addition to the hotel's standard amenities. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy beer, wine an spirits as an incident to their story."

 

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 Ordinance.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Residence Inn by Marriott - Data

Attachment - Residence Inn by Marriott - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.