Title
Liquor License - Wren House Brewing Co
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 80614.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
William Hammond, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
1818 E. Brill St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 21, 2019.
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.
Wren House Brewing Company (Series 3)
2125 N. 24th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 7
Liquor license violations: In February 2017, a fine of $750.00 was paid for selling without a license.
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup (Series 12)
3313 N. 7th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 8
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:
“Since founding Wren House in 2015, our team and I have worked hard to build a place and product around which the community can gather and responsibly enjoy craft beer. This new license will enable us to continue to grow and serve the Phoenix area in the same way. I and the team will capably and reliably administer this new license for 1818 E Brill St in the same way we have done so for our existing license at 2125 N 24th St.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This license application will help satisfy the community demand for Wren House craft beer to be served at more establishments across the City.”
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 - Wren House Brewing Co
Liquor License Map - Wren House Brewing Co
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.