Title
Liquor License - Camelback Flower Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 249019.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Keck, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4214 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 8, 2023.
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 am a certified liquor manager in the State of Arizona. I have a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration from the University of Massachusetts. I have managed in the restaurant industry for over 20 years in Arizona. I understand liquor laws and will responsibly manage the shop, including training my staff on responsible alcohol sales behaviors.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are an established, well respected business in the Arcadia area. We sell great quality flowers and retail goods. We would like to offer high quality wines and beer to sell to our patrons to go with the other products we sell. We believe the community would be happy to have the ability to purchase flowers and wine or beer at the same location.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Camelback Flower Shop
Liquor License Map - Camelback Flower Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.