Title
Liquor License - The Lost Leaf
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07073003.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
914 N. 5th St.
Zoning Classification: DTC- East Evans Churchill
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. 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 June 4, 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
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.
Chars Live (Series 6)
4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: None
Handle Bar & Grill (Series 6)
680 S. Mill Ave. #B1-109, Tempe
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:
“The new owner of The Lost Leaf owns and operates several businesses mostly in the Phoenix area. Many of these businesses hold liquor licenses as well. He believes in giving back to the community and purchases struggling businesses for historical value to the area's which they are located. He has attended basic and management training to ensure liquor law compliance. His employees will be attending in the near future.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The original 1922 building has had a long history in Phoenix Culture. Inside you will still see the original wood floors and handmade brick that forged the early days of Phoenix. We provise a place for artists and musicians to be free to the public. The Lost Leaf is a must for first Friday's and we encourage people to explore the neighborhood for all its hidden secrets.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Lost Leaf
Liquor License Map - The Lost Leaf
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.