Title
Liquor License - Club Envy
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 137115.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Bradley Chavez, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
136 E. Washington St.
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was April 3, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 respect and clearly know of the responsibility that I must upkeep to protect our guest and the public. I hold an active Real Estate License in the state of Arizona and know what it takes to upkeep code of ethics and principles. I'm grateful for the opportunity and know that a "Liquor License" is a privilege that can be revoked, just like any other license. I will continue to strive on enforcing all laws when handling liquor to guarantee our business is keeping the community safe while obeying all laws. I am fully committed and capable.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Downtown Phoenix is driven by nightlife and entertainment. Being centered so close to the Phoenix Suns Arena brings hundreds of thousands of fans that after every event strole the streets of Jefferson & Washington searching for great and welcoming vibe entertainment. This serves the best interest for our community because it drives more revenue for the city in TPT/revenue sales in which we can use to continue to improve our city, educational systems and community to help the valley continue to grow in innovation.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Club Envy
Liquor License Map - Club Envy
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.