Title
Liquor License - Rooster Tavern
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070463.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 104
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was May 10, 2020. 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
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.
Rooster (Series 12)
14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 104, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 52
Liquor license violations: In July 2019, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to derive 40 percent of income from food.
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 am currently operating the business under a series 12 and have now applied for a Series 6. I will continue to operate business abiding by Arizona Laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Would like to continue to offer my patrons a place to come and eat and have a good time.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rooster Tavern
Liquor License Map - Rooster Tavern
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.