Title
Liquor License - South Mountain Brew Co.
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 181566.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12020 S. Warner Elliot Loop, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sales of alcoholic beverages as an accessory to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 28, 2022.
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.
Papi Gordos (Series 12)
3623 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
Low Key Piano Bar (Series 6)
501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
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:
“Our hope is to operate a successful business and bring a great place to the neighborhood. We will ensure our employees attend ALIC's Title 4 training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“A breakfast stop for busy workers everywhere, South Mountain Brew Co. is your place for rest and relaxation. Come sit down in our friendly, cozy atmosphere that's full of delicious snacks, the smell of freshly roasted beans, and friendly smiles.”
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 - South Mountain Brew Co.
Liquor License Map - South Mountain Brew Co.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.