Title
Liquor License - AC by Marriott Scottsdale North
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 102538.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
15200 N. Kierland Blvd.
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 16, 2020.
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:
“HST ACTRS LLC is a part of a family of entities that own hotels and resorts across the United States. The AC by Marriott Scottsdale North property will be run in the same responsible manner as its other properties.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This new, modern hotel will bring a unique combination of style and design to Phoenix. It will benefit the City in that it will serve business travelers, leisure shoppers, and food enthusiast travelers. It is located close to premier lifestyle shopping, dining, spa, and golf, and will prove to be a good neighbor to residents and their guests by providing all the amenities of a full-service hotel, including food and adult beverage service.”
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 - AC by Marriott Scottsdale North
Liquor License Map - AC by Marriott Scottsdale North
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.