Title
Liquor License - Wicked Brew Bites & Spirits
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 125487.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
4921 E. Ray Road, Ste. B3
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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. 11, 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 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:
“The owners of Wicked Brew Bites & Spirits have managed several successful liquor licensed establishments. The brewery was a passion they have always wanted to own. They are extremely qualified to operate this business and are involved and present in all the day to day operations. Their employees will all attend state certified liquor law training to ensure compliance with all 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 had a liquor license for more than 7 years along with many other liquor licensed businesses within the Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center. The local community residents expect these types of businesses in large shopping centers. The neighborhood likes the convenience of having a variety of businesses to choose from instead of another empty suite in a large shopping center.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Wicked Brew Bites & Spirits
Liquor License Map - Wicked Brew Bites & Spirits
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.