Title
Liquor License - Grapes and Hops Wine Bar & Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070366.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
4843 E. Greenway Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a variance to allow a bar. This location is currently being remodeled with plans to open in July 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 13, 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
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:
“We will ensure our employees are selected from a pool of qualified and customer centric people. Our employees will go through all the required training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a small neighborhood wine bar serving craft beer, wine and pre-packaged charcuteri small bites. While beer and wine are served, the shop will also have a boutique with local art and gift baskets to go.”
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 - Grapes and Hops Wine Bar & Shop
Liquor License Map - Grapes and Hops Wine Bar & Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.