Title
Liquor License - Gallery Bar Phoenix
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 188005.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
5355 E. High St., Unit 121
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. 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 May 2022. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12, Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 7, 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 listed below and includes 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.
Gallery Bar Phoenix (Series 12)
5355 E. High St., #121, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 26
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:
“We will train all of our employees in responsible liquor service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I would like to offer my patrons the choice of having an adult beverage while enjoying a bite to eat and great art.”
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 - Gallery Bar Phoenix
Liquor License Map - Gallery Bar Phoenix
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.