Title
Liquor License - Dirty Drummer
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 06070693.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
2303 N. 44th St., Ste. 8 & 9
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. 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 May 12, 2019.
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:
“The new owners of the Dirty Drummer are all responsible business owners already. This will be a new business for them. The staff will be trained in liquor laws to ensure all liquor laws are followed.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Dirty Drummer has operated in this location for almost 40 years and has been the neighborhood place to eat and drink. The neighborhood was quite upset when they thought this bar had closed forever as it has been at this location since 1980. We have received very positive feedback from the neighborhood and previous clients that the Dirty Drummer will be re-opening in April.”
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 - Dirty Drummer
Liquor License Map - Dirty Drummer
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.