Title
Liquor License - The 500 Club - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 407134.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeremy Knowles, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Zoning Classification: RE-43
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location transfer for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant and a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 12, 2026.
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.
500 Club (Series 7)
4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Calls for police service: 15
Liquor license violations: None
500 Club (Series 12)
4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Calls for police service: 15
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:
“This location has been in operation for over 30 years. We will continue to responsibly serve our community and adhere to all laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We have been serving our community for over 30 years. This location is currently liquor licensed, and is requesting to be licensed in a different series of liquor license.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - The 500 Club - Data
Attachment B - The 500 Club - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.