Title
Liquor License - LivGenerations Mayo Blvd
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 162148.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Cara Baldwin Valenta, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
6650 E. Mayo Blvd.
Zoning Classification: DTC-East Evans Churchill
Council District: 2
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 Nov. 24, 2021.
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.
Generations at Ahwatukee (Series 12)
15815 S. 50th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 16
Liquor license violations: None
Generations at Agritopia (Series 12)
2811 E. Agritopia Loop, S., Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Generations at Pinnacle Peak (Series 12)
23733 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
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:
“LivGenerations Mayo Blvd is a senior living community providing independent and assisted living, as well as memory care facility. It is a project developed by Liv Communities, which designs, develops and operates multi-family and senior residential facilities in Arizona and Michigan. LivCommunities has years of experience building and operating residential living communities. It currently has three other senior living communities in Arizona, which have liquor licenses (Generations Agritopia Gilbert, Generations Ahwatukee in Phoenix and Generations at Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale). No liquor license violations have occurred at these other facilities. The safety and welfare of residents and their guests is of paramount importance. LivGenerations Mayo Blvd will maintain staff trained in Arizona liquor laws. LivCommunities' vast experience and long track record serving seniors establishes that it has the capability, reliability and qualifications to successfully and safely serve alcoholic beverages.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires and the best interest of community will be substantially served by issuance of this Series 12 liquor license. LivCommunities is a well-known and successful developer of high-end residential and senior living facilities. LivGenerations Mayo Blvd fulfills the growing need for senior living communities as the population ages. Providing amenities like on-site alcohol sales and consumption allows those with limited mobility or no access to transportation to enjoy alcohol without the need to leave the facility. It also provides a beautiful and safe place for the residents' guests and members of the neighborhood to eat, drink and be entertained.”
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 - LivGenerations Mayo Blvd
Liquor License Map - LivGenerations Mayo Blvd
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.