Title
Liquor License - Warehouse 215
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070200.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
215 E. Grant St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Warehouse HP
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was July 31, 2022. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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:
“The owner/operator of the premise has taken basic and management liquor training and is an experienced and responsible business owner. There is an experienced on-site manager of record who has also taken liquor training. Staff who serve alcohol will also be trained by state-approved liquor trainers. This application is committed to Title 4 compliance.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This established event space and gallery has been operating for many years. The new owner desires to maintain or exceed the quality of private and public events that have been held in the past. It will continue to be a good and involved neighbor, will help to build up the downtown core area, and provide a convenient place for neighborhood events.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Warehouse 215
Liquor License Map - Warehouse 215
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.