Title
Liquor License - Concierge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 21003.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Bradley King, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1140 E. Washington St., Ste. 101A
Zoning Classification: C-3 TOD-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in August 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 13, 2018.
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:
“I have a masters degree in business management. I ran my family restaurant in St. Louis Mo. as well as its bar & nightclub. I worked for Pabst Brewery in Milaukee Wisconsin in the 1980's in their City Sales Division as a marketing representative. Prior to working for Pabst Brewery I worked for Johnson Bros Liquor Wholesaler again in the capacity as a marketing representative.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our business will work closely with other community stakeholders to develope strategies that are align with the community's needs. We will hold ourselves accountable in assuring we're transparent & responsible in our due diligent towards professionalism & business practices. Finally we're committed to paying forward in investing in our youth population by making a financial contribution in education and youth & development programs.”
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 - Concierge
Liquor License Map - Concierge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.