File #: 18-3173   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/7/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Club at Phoenix
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Club at Phoenix.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Club at Phoenix.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Club at Phoenix

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 31384.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Kim Graham, Agent

 

License Type

Series 14 - Club

 

Location

3800 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., T4 N4 IC-Club Level

Zoning Classification: A-1

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a 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 Nov. 9, 2018.

 

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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:

“I am the agent for the owner, Sodexo America, LLC. The Sodexo organization has operated in North America since the 1970's. Sodexo is a current liquor license holder in the State of Arizona and is a leading provider of integrated food, facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance and improves the quality of life daily in North America.”

 

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

“The licensed premises is an existing business at the Phoenix Airport. Sodexo is the new management company of the "Club at Phoenix" and will continue to provide a relaxing space for all travelers to compress, enjoy a comfortable place to rest and relax before their flights.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Club at Phoenix

Liquor License Map - Club at Phoenix

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.