Title
Liquor License - The Porch
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A948.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Dolan, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4017 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Little Shanghai Chinese Restaurant and may currently operate with an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in May 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is May 21, 2017.
Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.
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.
Bevvy (Series 6)
4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Ste. 100, 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:
“I have been in the restaurant and bar business for 25 years. I have owned and operated many businesses, but have held four liquor licenses in Arizona and three in Dallas. I am responsible and take this part of the business very seriously. I currently hold a liquor license in Scottsdale and would love an opportunity to hold in Phoenix.”
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.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.