Title
Liquor License - Loft Again
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070618.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
James Griffin, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
15002 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. 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 Nov. 27, 2018.
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
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 held License #06070618 (series #6) since 2005. i have maintained Title 4 liquor training both basic and management of a regular basis.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Community will be substantially served by moving the Loft Again from 15015 to 15002 N. Cave Creek Rd since we will now offer food as well for our patrons. I Provide a save environment for friends to gather for Live Music and socialization within their own neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Loft Again
Liquor License Map - Loft Again
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.