Title
Liquor License - Roses by the Stairs Brewing
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 110353.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jordan Ham, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
509 W. McDowell Road, Unit A
Zoning Classification: DTC-McDowell Corridor
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a microbrewery and outdoor liquor service. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in February 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 28, 2020.
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
Two letters protesting and one letter supporting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The protest letters are from local residents. They feel that having the business so close to the residences will create noise, odor and waste in the alley and neighborhood streets. They are also concerned about parking at the establishment. The support letter is from local resident. The resident feels that having an active location in the neighborhood will add another level of security to residents and businesses.
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 no felonies, bankruptcies or defaults on my records. I have an engineering degree from Purdue in Indiana and have worked in that industry for ten years. I have led diverse engineering teams and worked closely with sales and executive teams to deliver products and results on time. My wife and I have worked hard to save our money to fund this business with our own money. Our goal to create a local business in Arizona that makes the world a better place.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are looking to build a business that makes the world a better place by leading with our values of environment, community and employees. We have signed on to donate 1% of revenues to local environmental charities. We will hire locally and source our products from Arizona farms, wineries and businesses. Four full time positions will be created in the next 2 years and up to ten in the next 5. All employees will receive a stake in the company and a growth plan.”
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 - Roses by the Stairs Brewing
Liquor License Map - Roses by the Stairs Brewing
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.