Title
Liquor License - The Gym Sports Bar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B177.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Dan Allen, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
18725 N. 32nd St., Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow coin operated games.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 12, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a local business owner who is opposed to the issuance of this liquor license because he believes the intent and purpose of the proposed venue is to promote liquor consumption. He believes the location is a bar, not a restaurant. He is also concerned about the location's close proximity to a church.
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 held a liquor license the past two years in Cave Creek, AZ with out having any violations. I have had 20 years in the liquor industry without any violations.”
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 family venue. We belive in a light hearted, safe environment for families and friends to hang out. We believe in working with charitable organizations, we have partnered with the Scott foundation in the past on many events and plan on continuing that relationship. We are also building a new relationship with first responder alerts a non profit group. We believe in giving back to the community that gives so much to us.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety, staff is recommending approval of this application.
Staff also notes 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 - The Gym Sports Bar
Liquor License Map - The Gym Sports Bar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.