Title
Liquor License - The Pairing Room
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 273495.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Doajo Hicks, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
100 W. Portland St., #101
Zoning Classification: DTC- Roosevelt East
Council District: 7
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 29, 2024.
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.
Coronado Vineyards Inc. (Series 13)
2909 E. Country Club Drive, Willcox
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Coronado Vineyards (Series 19)
515 Main St., Jerome
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Throne Brewing (Series 3)
9299 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 513, Peoria
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 taken and received all of the Arizona State Liquor training/certificates, and I am the owner of Throne Brewing Company (Microbrewery and I am the owner of Coronado Vineyards (farm winery). Both of the aforementioned entities are Arizona alcohol producers and I have complied with all of Arizona's liquor laws and policies. Therefore, I believe that I am capable of maintaining a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will provide the community with an experience of Arizona produced wine, beer, and food that will show the community that Arizona is able to produce quality wine, beer, spirituous alcohol and food.”
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 - The Pairing Room - Data
Attachment - The Pairing Room - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.