Title
Liquor License - Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix/Palette - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 397265.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel
Location
222 E. Portland Street
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill West
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 8, 2026.
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:
“All staff handling alcohol will attend the class as well. Both managers have current training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This will be a safe space for the community to relax while promoting local businesses and artists. The hotel will be dedicated to working and colloborating with our neighbors and community to ensure increased revenues in the Downtown Phoenix Arts Districts.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Cambria Hotel Downtown Pheonix/Palette - Data
Attachment B - Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix/Palette - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.