Title
Liquor License - Joe's Midnight Run
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070201.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
6101 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar.
This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 31, 2017.
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:
“The new owners of Joe's Midnight run have been in the food service business for many years and have operated many high profile restaurants here in the Phoenix area. Management is experienced on food and alcohol service and will have all employees take state certified liquor training classes to ensure compliance will all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Joe's Midnight Run restaurant has been operating in Phoenix for several years with a liquor license. The new ownership wishes to continue operating as a full service restaurant offering alcoholic beverages with their meals if the customers wish to have them.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Joe's Midnight Run
Liquor License Map - Joe's Midnight Run
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.