Title
Liquor License - Red Light District
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 249182.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
106 N. Central Ave., Ste. 200
Zoning Classification: DTC-BUSINESS CORE
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 21, 2023. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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.
Club Classico Phoenix (Series 6)
5030 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 29-30, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 139
Liquor license violations: In December 2022, a fine of $3,250 was paid for accepting unauthorized forms of I.D, underage on the premises without parent (on-sale) drinking contests, and delivering more than law allows.
Topaz Bar & Lounge (Series 6)
801 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 16
Liquor license violations: None
Classik Sports Bar & Lounge (Series 6)
4228 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 17
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:
“The owners have has an experience as owners or managers at several bar locations. Both have attended AZ liquor law to identify obviously intoxicated customers, handle disorderly customers and have knowledge in the only types of valid identification to allow a customer to purchase alcohol as well as other laws. Our policies and procedures will be more strict than the law to protect the health safety and welfare of Arizona citizens.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location is ideal for the new development and growth in the downtown Phoenix area for a bar so individuals can remain within the City of Phoenix rather that traveling to the suburban areas. We will work with law enforcement and communities to prevent any sales to obviously intoxicated customers and will refuse them entry to the establishment prevent problems in the community.”
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 - Red Light District
Liquor License Map - Red Light District
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.