Title
Liquor License - The Vanilla Gorilla Tap Room and Bottle Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 007070005224.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 165
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 2
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 has plans to open in July 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 25, 2021.
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.
Hush Public House(Series 12)
14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 167, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: 48
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“We currently own another business that has a liquor license in Arizona. We will continue to abide by Title 4 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:
“We would like to offer our patrons and adult beverage to enjoy at our establishment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Vanilla Gorilla Tap Room and Bottle Shop
Liquor License Map - The Vanilla Gorilla Tap Room and Bottle Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.