File #: 21-3513   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/2/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Chars Live
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Chars Live.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Chars Live.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Chars Live

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070527.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

4631 N. 7th Ave.

Zoning Classification: C-3

Council District: 4

 

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 Feb. 14, 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

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 Chars own and operate many businesses here in Arizona. They are experienced in operating successful businesses. The owners have also received basic and management liquor law training and will have their staff trained as well to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Chars has been a staple of this community for more than 25 years. The new owners wish to continue on with this legacy. A great neighborhood spot with good music for years to come.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Chars Live

Liquor License Map - Chars Live

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.