Title
Liquor License - Bleachers Sports Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070300.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mihaela Georgescu, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
15410 S. Mountain Pkwy., Ste. 109
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a bar or cocktail lounge which exceeds 5,000 square feet in gross floor area.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 6, 2019.
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.
Pier 54 (Series 12)
5394 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In November 2015, a fine of $2,750 was paid for failure to derive 40 percent of income from food and purchasing from other than the required source.
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'm Certified Title IV in Management Liquor Law, I am already in my 6th year as an Agent for number 12 in Tempe, Az for Liquor License 12079809.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Me as an Agent and my staff are trained in Liquor Law, we know the law requirements and we commit to respect them and to act as a responsible member of the community.”
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 - Bleachers Sports Grill
Liquor License Map - Bleachers Sports Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.