Title
Liquor License - Dickey's Barbecue
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 132095.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
402 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 2
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 1, 2021.
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 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:
“The owners have experience in owning and operating liquor licensed establishments. The existing liquor establishments have had no violations with city, state or county. Their establishments are geared towards the community by providing a clean and healthy environment for families. Their other businesses average at least 95 percent food sales. Liquor law training for all staff is conducted on a regular basis to ensure compliance with current liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been operating without a liquor license for approximately 3 years. Customers have inquired about service of alcohol to complement the service of food. Therefore, the ownership decided to apply for a liquor license for the location.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Dickey's Barbecue
Liquor License Map - Dickey's Barbecue
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.