Title
Liquor License - Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070410.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
7677 N. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 6
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 June 30, 2019.
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.
Element Skysong Scottsdale (Series 11)
1345 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
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:
“Applicant manages over 100 hotels properties across the United States and Canada. It has years of experience in the hospitality business and in alcohol regulation. Applicant is fully committed to upholding the highest standards with all applicable laws. All relevant staff will be fully trained in Title 4.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This application is for a Series 6 liquor license for the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort premises. The resort has served a demonstrative need in the community since the 1970s, and will continue to do so under new management.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Liquor License Map - Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.