Title
Liquor License - The Joy Lush Club
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 192951.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michael Fasel, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
24 W. Camelback Road, Ste. D and E
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow patron dancing. This business has plans to open in June 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 1, 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 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:
“I have worked the bar, restaurant and beverage industries for 10+ years. I hold 2 undergraduate degrees and a law degree and am a current small business owner/operator in Arizona. I understand the monetary, legal, tax and municipality requirements needed to successfully run a viable business and will do the same for this new venture. Thank you for your support of a new, small, Mom & Pop, beer and wine bar in North Central Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am creating a space and bar for our neighborhood and community, the neighborhood I am raising my 2 kids in with my wife Kate. I understand the need for respect and preservation of the neighborhood feel when there's a bar nearby from my experience listed above. This place will be one for everyone in our community, and will feature local Phoenix events, holiday celebrations of all sorts, Phoenix sports, and will be a gathering place for the residents in the North Central Corridor.”
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 - The Joy Lush Club
Liquor License Map - The Joy Lush Club
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.