Title
Liquor License - Chase Sapphire Lounge - Phx
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 279050.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Eric Bennett, Agent
License Type
Series 14 - Club
Location
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., T4
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a club. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in June 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 19, 2024.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Sodexo is a global organization with more than 412,000 employees, providing food services, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. More than 113,000 of those employees work in the US and Canada. Sodexo employees have over 25 years of experience in providing professional and responsible alcohol service in more than 50 airport lounges and clubs in the US and 100 globally. Sodexo currently successfully operates the US airport lounges and clubs for a variety of providers including United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Airport Lounge Development Limited, American Express, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, All Nippon Airways and Swiss International Air Lines. Sodexo currently holds more than 650 alcohol licenses in over 450 locations throughout the US. The applicants resources and depth and breadth of experience in the food and beverage service space market it qualified to hold liquor licenses.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.