Title
Liquor License - Minnow - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 343776.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4501 N. 32nd Street
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 29, 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.
Gladly (Series 12)
2201 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 106A, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 17
Liquor license violations: None
Citizen Public House (Series 12)
7111 E. 5th Avenue, Ste. E, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Beginner's Luck (Series 12)
7240 E. Main Street, Ste. C-100, Scottsdale (Series 12)
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:
“All employees will be Title 4 trained, ID's of all customers who order alcohol will be checked. Liquor license and applicable warning signs will be posted. Entrance and exits will display signage to ensure records and a liquor manual containing information required by the Department of Liquor.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Minnow aims to create a space where both newcomers and regulars can come together and enjoy great food and drink in a welcoming atmosphere.”
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 - Minnow - Data
Attachment B - Minnow - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.