File #: 25-0643   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Dynamite Beer Company - District 4
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Dynamite Beer Company - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Dynamite Beer Company - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Dynamite Beer Company - District 4

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 329078.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Camila Alarcon, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 160

Zoning Classification: C-2 WSNSPD

Council District: 4

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine 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 is April 12, 2025.

 

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.

 

Dynamite Beer Co. (Series 7)

28212 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. D6, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 1

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:

“Applicant has significant experience operating liquor licensed establishments for over 15 years. One its members managed this location under prior ownership. Applicant currently holds another Series 7 liquor license at its taproom in Cave Creek. Applicant will continue to follow all Arizona liquor laws and regulations, and will ensure proper training of managers and staff.”

 

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

“A Series 7 liquor license has existed at this location for the past 8 years. It has proven to be valuable complement to the other establishments operating in uptown Phoenix, and will continue to serve as an additional dining and craft beer option to the surrounding community.”

 

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 A - Dynamite Beer Company - Data

Attachment B - Dynamite Beer Company - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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