Title
Liquor License - Luci's Marketplace The Coffee Bar & The Other Bar (Series 7)
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 296303.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
1590 E. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership and location transfer for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant and a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 21, 2024.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 am the owner of several liquor licenses and have not violated any liquor laws or city ordinances. The purpose of this application is to add a partner to the existing liquor license location who has been working with me for years. He is now a percentage holder on all six of my liquor licenses. We have attended both Basic and Management Liquor Law training and will schedule Basic training for the staff as soon as possible. Nothing is changing at this location other than adding a partner (member) to fully disclose his interest in the businesses per State Law. We look forward to continuing to serve the community and operate within the City of Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The business operation at this location will be the same with a limited amount (30%) sealed package to go from the series 7 license. The community is currently frequenting this location for dining and sealed package to go beer and wine, The package to go beer and wir sales will be tracked to not exceed 30% per year. The community is pleased to have the ability to purchase sealed beer and wine at this location instead of have to travel to a liquor store for their desired product to take home. Current liquor law has been obtained.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Luci's Marketplace The Coffee Bar & The Other Bar - Data
Attachment - Luci's Marketplace The Coffee Bar & The Other Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.