Title
Liquor License - The Theodore Beer Bar & Bottle Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070596.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Justin Evans, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
110 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. C
Zoning Classification: DTC-West Evans Churchill
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This location requires an exemption to allow alcohol sales and service within 300 feet of a church in the Entertainment District.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was April 16, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
Wandering Tortoise (Series 7)
2417 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 2
Liquor license violations: In April 2018, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Sleepy Whale (Series 7)
290 S. Arizona Ave., 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:
“I am a hands on business owner. I work behind the bar with my staff and am aware of what is happening in my businesses. I currently own and am the agent on three liquor licenses. I am particular about guest experience, not over-serving and checking ID's.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are continuing to push the boundaries of the Food and Beverage scene in Arizona. We believe being on Roosevelt Row, with a group of like-minded bar and restaurant owners is an honor. We look to focusing on the history of Downtown Phoenix and being a part of its development as well.”
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 - The Theodore Beer Bar & Bottle Shop
Liquor License Map - The Theodore Beer Bar & Bottle Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.