Legislation Details

File #: 23-1819   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/3/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC
District: District 1
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC.pdf, 3. Item 22 - Revised Memo.pdf

Title

Liquor License - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 239082.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

1905 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Zoning Classification: C-2 HGT/WVR DVAO

Council District: 1

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 5, 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

At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.    

 

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 am officer of various entities that hold alcohol license across the United States.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“The alcohol license is for a corporate lodging building, which will allow for individuals to stay in rooms for various time amounts, depending on work, school, or other life events.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC

Liquor License Map - WWOZ Phoenix Pinnacle Peak LLC

 

Department

Responsible Department

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