Title
Liquor License - Camby
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 28532.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
2401 E. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 HR SP CEPCSP
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 13, 2018.
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:
“DHC Food & Beverage Corporation is part of Davidson Hotel Company family of companies which is a well known, established and respected hotel management company operating numerous locations across the US. The Davidson Hotel Company family of companies has a stellar reputation for maintaining quality properties and it takes liquor compliance regulations very seriously. The management and staff strive to follow all liquor laws and have an outstanding record for 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 Davidson Hotel Company family of companies strive to be good neighbors in all of its communities. Properties are maintained impeccably and the noise level is typical of an upscale hotel property, not disruptive to the immediate community. This location is on the corner of Camelback Road and 24th Street and is in a highly commercial corridor and, since 1988, the immediate community as well as traveling guests have been able to enjoy the fine dining including alcohol service along with the other amenities the hotel offers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Camby
Liquor License Map - Camby
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.