Title
Liquor License - Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070077.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
201 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-West Evans Churchill ACSBO
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in March 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 6, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company (Series 3)
721 N. Arizona Ave., #103, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In December 2014, a fine of $250 was paid and in September 2015, a fine of $1,000 was paid for failure to report annual microbrewery production at the end of each calendar year. In November 2017, a fine of $1,000 was paid for unauthorized spiritous liquor and unlawful acts of microbrewery.
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:
“We will ensure our employees attend the Title 4 basic liquor law training classes. We have current experience in running a business with 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:
“We want our downtown project to benefit the future of the community. We appreciate all the effort that has been put into the downtown area especially Roosevelt Row Art District. We want to add to the community and work with our neighbors.”
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 - Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
Liquor License Map - Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.