Title
Liquor License - The Green Woodpecker
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070667.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, 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 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 Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in July 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 2, 2022.
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.
Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup (Series 12)
4031 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 0
Liquor license violations: None
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup (Series 12)
3313 N. 7th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 4
Liquor license violations: None
Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup (Series 12)
505 W. University Drive, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup (Series 12)
290 S. Arizona Ave., #B, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
One letter supporting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from Midtown Neighborhood Association. They feel that the location is appropriate and will be an asset in the neighborhood.
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 operated liquor licensed establishments in the past. They are quite familiar with the industry and knowledgeable in liquor laws. Their employees will be 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:
“The Green Woodpecker will be going into the newly renovated Park Central Mall. The Green Woodpecker's name came from a previous tenant of the building, The Green Woodpecker Fresh Flowers, to show respect to the history of Park Central. The owners are excited to becoming a part of future of Park Central as well as a great place for our neighbors and people all over the valley to visit.”
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 - 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.