Title
Liquor License - Barcoa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070062.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
829 N. 1st Ave.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway HP
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires an exemption to allow alcohol sales and service within 300 feet of a church in the Entertainment District. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was March 3, 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
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:
“This ownership runs several successful businesses in Arizona. One of the owners is a licensed special event contractor that manages high profile special events to ensure compliance with city and state law. The other owner runs an international security company. Both owners have have attended state certified liquor training and are above most in their liquor law knowledge.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This business is located in an entertainment district downtown. It's a specialized tequila bar and art studio unlike any of the businesses in the area. They are also making improvements to an existing downtown building and giving the neighborhood a fun place to be.”
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
Liquor License Data - Barcoa
Liquor License Map - Barcoa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.