Title
Liquor License - Huss Brewing at Uptown Plaza
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 114938.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 160
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1 WSNSPD
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7, Beer and Wine Bar liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 20, 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.
Huss Brewing @ Uptown Plaza (Series 7)
100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 160, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 55
Liquor license violations: None
Huss Brewing Company (Series 3)
1520 W. Mineral Road, #102, Tempe
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:
“The Applicant's members have significant experience operating establishments with liquor licenses for over fifteen years. Applicant's members currently hold three other licenses: a Series 7 taproom in Tempe, a Series 3 microbrewery in Tempe, and a Series 7 taproom in Phoenix where the present application will be located. Applicant is also opening a Series 12 restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Applicant will continue to follow all Arizona liquor laws and regulations and will ensure proper training of managers and staff on the same.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Applicant intends to add a Series 12 license to its existing taproom in uptown Phoenix. This will allow the Applicant to offer a wider range of food and beverages to complement its craft beer selection. This location of Huss Brewing will continue to complement establishments currently operating in uptown Phoenix, and will continue to serve as an additional dining and craft beer option to the surrounding community.”
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 - Huss Brewing at Uptown Plaza
Liquor License Map - Huss Brewing at Uptown Plaza
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.