File #: 23-3094   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/3/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Sana Sana Cerveceria
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Sana Sana Cerveceria- Data, 2. Attachment - Sana Sana Cerveceria - Map

Title

Liquor License - Sana Sana Cerveceria

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 268066.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Daniel Castro, Agent

 

License Type

Series 3 - Microbrewery

 

Location

915 N. 4th St.

Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 21, 2024.

 

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:

“We have the expertise, experience and required training in responsible microbrewery service and will comply with all city and state rules and regulations.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We are excited to welcome guests interested in craft beer and culture to our brewery that reflects the communities of Phoenix.”

 

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

Attachment - Sana Sana Cerveceria - Data

Attachment - Sana Sana Cerveceria - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.