Title
Liquor License - Teaspressa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 67644.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Allison Devane, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges
Location
100 W. Portland St., #108B
Zoning Classification: DTC-East Roosevelt
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 13, 2019. 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
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.
Teaspressa (Series 10)
100 W. Portland St., #108A, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
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 in hospitality for over 10 years & throughout my life have been known to be incredibly responsible /good citizen. I have great credit, growing up have always been involved in leadership, won outstanding awards, graduated from the honors school at ASU, & named 'Most Influentia Women in AZ' as well as a innovator by AZ Big Media & VOGUE. Now I am in year 5 in running the business & had several recognition awards from notable publications such as Shark Tank, Forbes, Delish, Food Network, etc.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Part of the reason why I am applying for this is because of the encouragmente I have received from my landlord, tenants, & HOA. I see this as a tasteful addition & truly want to serve the wishes of my community. Part of our company mission is to do our best to serve the community & we show case that through providing quality product, our best service, & hosting community events.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Teaspressa
Liquor License Map - Teaspressa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.