Title
Liquor License - The Green Woodpecker
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 244994.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3110 N. Central Ave., Ste. 185
Zoning Classification: WU T6:HWR MT
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 – Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 25, 2023.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Each of the management team of The Green Woodpecker have or do operate liquor licensed establishment. They are familiar with the industry and are knowledgeable in liquor laws. The employees are trained in liquor laws and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This application is to place a lottery draw license at an existing licensed location under the same ownership. The owners are proven good neighbors and have the support of the Midtown Neighborhood Association.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Green Woodpecker
Liquor License Map - The Green Woodpecker
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.