Title
Liquor License - Irene's Tap Room
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070320.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
1227 E. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in January 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 27, 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:
“I believe I meet the Title IV requirements to be a controlling person in a liquor license due to fact that I am a residential realtor who must obide by realtor ethics and honesty in all transactions and owe a fiduciary responsibility to both buyer and seller always.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I believe that having an upscale "Tap Room" offering different selections of unique local craft beers & wines will give the community something that is different and unique than that of a typical bar or restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Irene's Tap Room
Liquor License Map - Irene's Tap Room
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.