Title
Liquor License - Pinspiration Peoria
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070772.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Shellie Small, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
6520 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 103
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a 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 August 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 28, 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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 managed and led several start-up companies and corporations successfully. I have taken the necessary liquor license training. I previously served as a wine consultant and am well educated with the liquor license requirements.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are creating a space for the community to come together. It is a non-stress space for the community to enjoy as a family, unwind after a long day /week, and participate in crafting or art therapy.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental review and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pinspiration Peoria
Liquor License Map - Pinspiration Peoria
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.