Title
Liquor License - North Mountain Brewing Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 218093.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Candy Frogozo, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
522 E. Dunlap Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption as an accessory use to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 27, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
North Mountain Brewing (Series 3)
522 E. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 16
Liquor license violations: On March 20, 2020, a fine of $250.00 was paid for producing less than 5,000 gallons of beer in a calendar year.
North Mountain Brewing (Series 7)
522 E. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 16
Liquor license violations: None
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 been a nurse-RN- and restaurant/Brewing Manger - so I can share my skills in assessing drunk people and under age drinking. I can educate the public about the danger of over drinking and serving minors.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our patrons and new customers would like to have margarita or pina colada or some whiskey and we would like to honor our customers wishes. There is a strong request to have cocktails at our brewery.”
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 - North Mountain Brewing Company
Liquor License Map - North Mountain Brewing Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.