Title
(CONTINUED FROM OCT. 2, 2019) - Liquor License - Life Cafe and Bistro
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 71613.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sharon Kovar, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
6850 E. Chauncey Lane
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 was Oct. 1, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“Life Time currently holds liquor licenses in 60 of its 140 nationwide clubs. All restaurant team members complete local alcohol server training in addition to Life Time's own internal alcohol training. Team members are trained to monitor sales and alcohol behaviors at all times as well as 24/7 surveillance cameras. A full menu of food entrees will be availbale during all hours alcoholic beverages are offered.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Life Time aims to offer a unique experience for its members through the service of alcohol in its newly built bar area, where members can meet after class to share a beverage or coffee. Members may also enjoy the poolside resort atmosphere by ordering a beverage from the outdoor poolside Bistro. Being an athletic club and not a sports bar, the tone and noise levels in the environment are kept moderate at all times.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Life Cafe and Bistro
Liquor License Map - Life Cafe and Bistro
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.