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File #: 24-0014   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/21/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen - Data, 2. Attachment - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen - Map

Title

Liquor License - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 273493.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Doajo Hicks, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

1326 N. Central Ave., Unit 101

Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway

Council District: 7

 

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 Feb. 26, 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.

 

Coronado Vineyards (Series 19)

515 Main St., Jerome

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

Liquor license violations: None

 

Coronado Vineyards Inc. (Series 13)

2909 E. Country Club Drive, Willcox

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:

“I have taken and recieved all of the Arizona State Liquor training/certificates, and I am the owner of Throne Brewing Company (Microbrewery and I am the owner of Coronado Vineyards (farm winery). Both of the aforementioned entities are Arizona alcohol producers and I have complied with all of Arizona's liquor laws and policies. Therefore, I believe that I am capable of maintaining a liquor license.”

 

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

“I will provide the community with an experience of Arizona produced wine, beer, and food that will show the community that Arizona is able to produce quality wine, beer, spiritous alcohol and food.”

 

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 - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen - Data

Attachment - Throne Brewing & Pizza Kitchen - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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