Title
Liquor License - Mise En Place
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 189176 and 189176S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Larry Allison, Agent
License Type
Series 10 and 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
13610 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 14
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store with sampling privileges. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 16, 2022.
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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 over 25 years management and executive experience in the food, beverage & hospitality industry. I have a great passion for what I do and understand fully the responsibilities of holding a liquor license. In those 25 years I have never run afoul of any regulatory agencies or violated any laws, I understand fully the impact I have on my community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Because of my passion, profesionalism and experience. The literal translation of Mise En Place is 'to gather'. I wish to create a small place where the community can gather and through tasting events learn about the great wines of the world."
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 - Mise En Place
Liquor License Map - Mise En Place
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.