Title
Liquor License - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers/Bourbon & Bones Cocktail Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 197833.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
401 E. Jefferson St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 12, 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 information is not provided due to multiple ownership interest held by the applicant 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:
“The ownership owns and operates 20+ restaurant throughout Arizona, Colorado, and California. They are currently adding several more restaurants opening this year. They are led by a management team with a combined 100+ years of experience operating bars and restaurants with liquor licenses. All their employees are trained in Arizona liquor laws to ensure compliance.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The previous business inside the ballpark has been closed for almost 2 years. We are excited at the opportunity to be added to the ballpark dining experience and look forward to adding another great dining option for the patrons of Chase Field.”
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 - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers/Bourbon & Bones Cocktail Lounge
Liquor License Map - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers/Bourbon & Bones Cocktail Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.