Title
Liquor License - Cedar Room
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06073607.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Attaf Sweis, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4613 E. Carefree Highway
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in January 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 9, 2023.
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.
Cedar Room (Series 7)
20715 N. Pima Road, Ste. F100, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“I have owed an operated an existing business for over 6 years w/a liquor licence with zero issues and have been compliant with all rules, regulations, trainings and local laws. Prior to Cedar Room, 17 year corporate career with several Fortune 100 Companies.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Cedar Room has been a very close knit business with our current operation in Scottsdale for over 6 years. We are passionate about joining a community and add further community involvement, support and a place of local connectivity with products and services that fill a void in the area that arises from market intelligence and consumer demand.”
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 - Cedar Room
Liquor License Map - Cedar Room
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.