Title
Liquor License - Bliss
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 96506.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jackson Kelly, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
905 N. 4th St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-EEC ACOD
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a bar and to allow outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 5, 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.
Bliss (Series 12)
905 N. 4th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: In September 2013, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to derive 40 percent of income from food. In June 2017, 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.
Fez (Series 12)
105 W. Portland St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 21
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:
“We have been operating Bliss for nearly 10 years and are hoping to move to a Series 6 while maintaining the same business model. This will be my 3rd license App.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We provide 39 employees and the community a place to dine & for the area to continue its growth.”
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 - Bliss
Liquor License Map - Bliss
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.