File #: 24-2457   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/20/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - R T O'Sullivans - District 6
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Attachment - R T O'Sullivans - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - R T O'Sullivans - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - R T O'Sullivans - District 6

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309602.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Timothy O'Sullivan, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

7575 N. 16th Street, Ste. 1

Zoning Classification: PSC PCD

Council District: 6

 

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 November 24, 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.

 

R T O'Sullivans (Series 6)

6646 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

R T O'Sullivans (Series 6)

7919 E. Thomas Road, Ste. 102, Scottsdale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

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:

“My wife and I opened our first restaurant and pub in 1993. We have owned and operated many locations since then. We are successful business operators and are conscience of response alcohol services. Our employees are trained in liquor laws to make sure all laws are followed. R T O'Sullivan's will be a great addition to our neighborhood. We currently have locations in Mesa and Scottsdale.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“The O'Sullivans continue their proud Irish family tradition of providing the warmest hospitality to all who visit their restaurant locations. R T O'Sullivan's will be a neighborhood favorite offering many family recipes on their menu. With great food and great service we are soon to be the neighborhood gathering place.”

 

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

Attachment - R T O'Sullivans - Data

Attachment - R T O'Sullivans - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.