Title
Liquor License - Philly's on Warner
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070052.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4855 E. Warner Road, Ste. A31
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a bar.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 29, 2018.
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.
Philly's on Warner (Series 12)
4855 E. Warner Road, Ste. A31
Calls for police service: 66
Liquor license violations: In August 2017, a fine of $2,000 was paid for failure to derive 40% of income from food.
Philly's Bar & Restaurant (Series 12)
1826 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In September 2009, a fine of $2,000 was paid for allowing an underage person on premises without a parent. In February 2010, a fine of $250 was paid for altering the floor plan without notifying the Department and for not having fetal alcohol signs posted. In June 2010, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Philly's Sport Grill (Series 12)
1402 S. Priest Drive, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“We currently own 3 Philly's throughout Tempe and Phoenix. We will continue to send our employees through the liquor law training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We want to continue to keep our restaurant open at this location. We currently own this location under a different series liquor license.”
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 - Philly's on Warner
Liquor License Map - Philly's on Warner
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.