Title
Liquor License - Grand Avenue Brewing Company - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 306809.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Coll, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1205 W. Pierce Street
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 3 - Microbrewery, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 16, 2024.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of 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.
Grand Avenue Brewing Company (Series 3)
1205 W. Pierce Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: None
Liquor license violations: In May 2018, a fine of $500 was paid for producing less than 5,000 gallons of beer in a calendar year. In April 2019, a fine of $1,000 was paid for producing less than 5,000 gallons of beer in a calendar year. In May 2021, a fine of $1,000 was paid for producing less than 5,000 gallons of beer in a calendar year.
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 held a Number 3 Microbrewery Liquor License for five (5) years at the location of 1205 W. Pierce Street in Phoenix and there have been no incidents involving the police or any type of violation involving the service of alcohol. I am the owner and manager o the brewpub and I have overseen the production of beer and food (and it's service) and we have a 4.9 stars out of five stars rating on Google Reviews.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Although we have served beer at the location as a microbrewery for five years, not all of our patrons or friends patrons like to drink beer. We have received numerous requests from customers dining with us for a choice of wine, cider or even a few cocktails. We are primarily a neighborhood brewpub. While we have a loyal base of beer fans who regularly visit, those beer fans often have friends and spouses who like our food, but would prefer other drink options. The availability of such options would substantially serve the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Grand Avenue Brewing Company - Data
Attachment - Grand Avenue Brewing Company - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.