Title
Liquor License - Aloft Hotel Phoenix Airport
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 251222.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
4450 E. Washington St.
Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R TOD-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a Hotel. 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. 3, 2023.
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.
Westin La Paloma Resort & Country Club (Series 6)
3660 + 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson
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 serve as an executive of multiple entities that hold liquor licenses across the United States.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The hotel is near Phoenix Airport which provides comfortable lodging and services to guests and business people visiting the area. The hotel provides easy access to top local attractions like the Sun Devil Stadium, the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens and offers event space for upcoming meetings and special occasions.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Aloft Hotel Phoenix Airport
Liquor License Map - Aloft Hotel Phoenix Airport
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.