Title
Liquor License - Bear and the Honey Specialty Bakery and Coffee Bar - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 314107.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
13216 N. 7th Street, Ste. B2
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 December 27, 2024.
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 have worked in the liquor industry for six years. I and all of my staff will be attending the most current Arizona Liquor Law training to ensure valid indentification is accepted and to sharpen our skills in identifying obviously intoxicated customers and watch for "pass offs" of alcohol to underage customers. We will abide by all city, state and health department laws and ordinances to operate our business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location was serving the community with a restaurant previously. Our restaurant will cater to customers in a similar way but with a different menu offering food, bakery items as well as coffee. This restaurant is unique to the area and therefore is expected to provide comfort food to our neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Bear and the Honey Specialty Bakery and Coffee Bar - Data
Attachment - Bear and the Honey Specialty Bakery and Coffee Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.