Title
Liquor License - Hopsology Brewhouse & Taproom - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 306179.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Adam Vath, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
4925 W. Bell Road, Ste. C-9
Zoning Classification: PSCOD
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Variance to allow a beer and wine bar. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in January 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 28, 2024.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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:
“The owner's of Hopsology Brewhouse, LLC are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. They have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & have taken the Title IV Liquor Law training course. As owner's & operators Mr. and Mrs. Vath will oversee the busness and will provide a safe experience for all patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owner's of Hopsology Brewhouse & Taproom would like to service the general public & provide the sale of beer & wine for on/off sale consumption. Services would positively impact the citizens as well as revenue earned would also contribute to the city's taxes which fund several communities including programs & projects."
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
Attachment - Hopsology Brewhouse & Taproom - Data
Attachment - Hopsology Brewhouse & Taproom - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.