Title
Liquor License - Underbelly Meat Co
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 159248 and 159248S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Dustin Dahlin, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
1605 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: DTC-McDowell-1-HP
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a specialty market. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow liquor retail sales. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 30, 2021.
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:
“Between my business manager and myself, we have almost 50 years of hospitality experience. Our goal is to provide the community with quality food and mainting the trust we've already built. We understand the responsibility to the community in serving alcohol responsibly.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will be providing quality and convenience to our community by sourcing locally and offer a variety of food and beverages to compliment our customers shopping experience.”
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 - Underbelly Meat Co
Liquor License Map - Underbelly Meat Co
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.