Title
Liquor License - Club Envy
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 06070170.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
5030 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 29-30
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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 patron dancing and live entertainment.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Jan. 2, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“My wife and I have owned and operated a restaurant in Surprise for 7 yrs and are familiar with customer service as well as managing employees in a manner that will be beneficial to our customers. We also worked in the industry an additional 3 years for a total of 10 years. Prior to completing the purchase of Empire, I shadowed the owners for several weeks to become familiar with this particular business. Liquor law training has been scheduled after Thanksgiving to ensure all staff and owners are familiar with city, state, and county laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing bar that has been in operation for over one year now. There have been no violations and it has adequate parking with no outdoor activities to disturb the neighborhood. All employees will attend liquor law training to ensure that valid identification is checked and accepted and that over service of alcoholic beverages does not occur. My main objective is to have a safe entertainment venue for the community to enjoy themselves.”
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 - Club Envy
Liquor License Map - Club Envy
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.