Title
Liquor License - Club Classico Phoenix
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 6070170.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Angelica Contreras, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
5030 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 29-30
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a 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 Oct. 3, 2023.
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.
Bandoleros Night Club (Series 6)
3613 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 5
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:
“I have been involved in the industry for many years and have broad knowledge of the liquor rules and regulations. I currently own and operate Bandoleros Night Club for over a year with no issues or violations, which also includes the previous club I managed from 2016-2020, Club Santa Fe, in Avondale Arizona.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will provide an entertainment venue were the community can gather, enjoy the live bands performing and dance in a family oriented atmosphere.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Club Classico Phoenix
Liquor License Map - Club Classico Phoenix
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.