Title
Liquor License - Residence Inn Phoenix Airport
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070364.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
801 N. 44th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership 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 Oct. 5, 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
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.
Embassy Suites Flagstaff Arizona (Series 6)
706 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff
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:
“This is a continuation of the existing ownership. There is a transfer of assets internally. The operation is capable and qualified as it has not changed since last approved.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The license has been in lace and is an expected convenience for the clientele Of this hotel.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Residence Inn Phoenix Airport
Liquor License Map - Residence Inn Phoenix Airport
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.