File #: 23-0687   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/5/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Phoenix Pyro
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Phoenix Pyro.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Phoenix Pyro.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Phoenix Pyro

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 230607.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4300 E. Camelback Road, Bldg. H, Ste. 125

Zoning Classification: PUD

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in May 2023.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 8, 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

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.

 

Arizona Anthem- Palma Ghost Donkey- Cham Pang Lanes (Series 6)

903 N. 2nd St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 37

Liquor license violations: In March 2023, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to request ID from underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

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:

“Flagship Restaurant Group owns 30 restaurants throughout the United States. They Own and operate several different successful restaurant concepts and are looking forward to opening their second Arizona location. All their restaurants operate with liquor licenses and are experienced with liquor laws. All employees will attend state certified liquor training classes.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Flagship Restaurant group are foodies gone wild. Since 2002, our established concepts have centered around creative food and exceptional dining experiences. Phoenix Pyro will be a Japanese Bistro and the first restaurant opening in The Grove. It will be a great addition to the newly constructed area.”

 

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 - Phoenix Pyro

Liquor License Map - Phoenix Pyro

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.