Title
Liquor License - Milk & Honey
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 174906.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
333 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. 114
Zoning Classification: DTC-West Evans Churchill
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow liquor retail sales. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in April 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb.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
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.
Milk & Honey (Series 10)
115 W. 6th St., Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In June 2018, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In December 2019, a fine of $6,000 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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 make sure our employees attend the Title 4 liquor law training courses.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We would like to offer customers a one stop convenience store in the area.”
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 - Milk & Honey
Liquor License Map - Milk & Honey
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.