Title
Liquor License - Huss Brewpub - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 357459.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Camila Alarcon, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges
Location
225 E. Monroe Street
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 25, 2025.
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:
“Applicant's members have significant experience operating establishments with liquor licenses. Applicant's members currently hold liquor licenses in Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Applicant will continue to follow all Arizona liquor laws and regulations, and will ensure proper training of managers and staff.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Applicant will continue operating this location with a Series 12 liquor license, which has met the criteria of public convenience and best interest of the community."
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
Attachment A - Huss Brewpub - Data
Attachment B - Huss Brewpub - Map
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.