Title
Liquor License - Rodehouse Restaurant & Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 166819.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amanda Moeller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2425 S. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: A-2
Council District: 8
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 Jan. 14, 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'm the daughter of a retired police office who instilled in me an understanding of law, right and civic responsibilities. I worked as an engineer & an operational manager for Johnson & Johnson and Nestle. There I managed people & had responsibilities. These responsibilities included managing operations of pharmaceutical products & conducting audits. I have read & understand all of the information available in your literature about being a responsible citiz & business owner, about managing this license & about not promoting drinking and driving.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our company values include a belief that people can enjoy themselves responsibly. We understand that alcohol can be used as entertainment but when used in excess, it can be a dangerous substance to the Public. We will serve alcohol responsibly. We will not serve alco to anyone who has had enough already. We will serve alcohol based on City of Phoenix guidelines.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rodehouse Restaurant & Lounge
Liquor License Map - Rodehouse Restaurant & Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.