Title
Liquor License - Moon Valley Country Club - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 330763.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
151 W. Moon Valley Drive
Zoning Classification: R1-10, R1-10 SP
Council District: 3
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a country club. 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 April 12, 2025.
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:
“This is a person transfer license application if an existing successful and licensed F&B business. The same responsible and trained staff will continue to support and work at this business. It will continue to maintain the highest standard of service and follow Title 4 liquor laws and will continue to be a good neighbor in the community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a private club license, not a public license, therefore #2 does not apply.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Moon Valley Country Club - Data
Attachment B - Moon Valley Country Club - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.