Title
Liquor License - Duelies Bar & Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 222878.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Building 18, Ste. 1072
Zoning Classification: PUD PCD
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 14, 2023.
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
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:
“This business owner has operated many successful business before. This will be his first in Arizona. He has already taken his certified Arizona basic and management liquor training classes and will require his employees to take the training as well.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The dueling piano concept is a business currently in the area and will be a perfect fit. With great food and entertainment, it will soon be a favorite in the area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Duelies Bar & Grill
Liquor License Map - Duelies Bar & Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.