Title
Liquor License - San Tan Brewing Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B253.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Anthony Canecchia, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1525 E. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant license and may currently operate as a restaurant with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 13, 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
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.
San Tan Brewing Company (Series 1)
495 E. Warner Road, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
San Tan Brewing Company (Series 12 & Series 3)
8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler
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 ten years. Applicant's members currently hold three other licenses: a Series 1, a Series 3, and a Series 12 in Chandler. 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 plans to open a second location of San Tan Brewing Company, a restaurant and brewery, on Bethany Home Road and 16th Street. It will complement the other establishments currently operating in the vicinity, and will provide an additional dining and craft beer option to the surrounding community."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - San Tan Brewing Company
Liquor License Map - San Tan Brewing Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.