File #: 22-1023   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/1/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - X Club Phoenix
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - X Club Phoenix.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - X Club Phoenix.pdf

Title

Liquor License - X Club Phoenix

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 195681.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Ryan Anderson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

200 W. Monroe St.

Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 10, 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:

“The manager has completed on basic and management liquor training, and key staff will receive liquor training as well. The applicant desires to be a good neighbor and to make sure all Title 4 liquor laws are enforced.”

 

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

“This restaurant and social amenity space is located in a new and unique housing complex that provides much needed housing in the central Phoenix core. The restaurant will provide additional food and social options in an area with fewer choices. A restaurant liquor license will complete the dining experience.”

 

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

Liquor License Data - X Club Phoenix

Liquor License Map - X Club Phoenix

 

Department

Responsible Department

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