Title
Liquor License - Lookout Tavern
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070325.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Stout, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
830 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 3
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license. This location requires a Use Permit to allow patron dancing and a variance to allow a bar.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 22, 2020.
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.
Lookout Tavern (Series 12)
830 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 100, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 50
Liquor license violations: In March 2020, a fine of $2,000 was paid for failure to derive 40% of income from food.
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 have been open and operational since November 2017. My management team is highly capable and trained. We have not had any liquor violations during this time. I own many highly successful small businesses. We currently employ 50+ staff. We are converting to a series 6 from a 12, with no other changes.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We have been operational since November 2017, we are not changing anything relating to our current operational methods. We cater to a wide local audience. We have seniors during day time, families during dinner and trivia nights, and a younger crowd at night. The community fully supports what we do. We are converting to a series 6 from a 12, with no other changes.”
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 - Lookout Tavern
Liquor License Map - Lookout Tavern
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.