File #: 22-1175   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/31/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant
District: District 3

Title

Liquor License - Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070023.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Kristen Lyons, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

3841 E. Thunderbird Road #111-113

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 3

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 4, 2022.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub (Series 6)

16811 N. Litchfield Rd #102-104, Surprise

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:

“First of all I already hold a real estate license in the state of AZ which is currently active and have been an active trusted agent for 12 years. Additionally, I have worked at the Dubliner since 2004 going full time in 2008 under the current majority owner (John OConnell) who is now my partner. I have completed my title 4 plus mgmt classes + certifications I have worked alongside not only the current owner but also many employees that have been there 25 years. We are a family and always work as a team to keep our business a success and customers happy. I am dedicated to keeping up the charitable works, fundraisers, food drives, toy drives that we do for the community. We are a first responders bar that has held several events for various Maricopa county fire departments. With the circumstances of cancer not only affecting my own son, our late manager and many of our large family  of customers we hold the St. Baldrick's event for Phoenix Children's every year. I am dedicated to keeping us a positive addition to the community and continue to keep our family of staff and customers together and continue to give them a special place to gather meet new friends and run into old ones. I have always done my best to uphold our standards and will continue to train others to do so well. With the help of the current long time owner we plan on running business as usual and keep our Pub a place that is loved by so many.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.