Title
Liquor License - ATL Wings
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 214985.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Devern Woodard, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3320 W. Southern Ave., Ste. 120
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales as an accessory use to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 5, 2023.
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:
“I have started and successfully ran several businesses in the past 20 years. I have also educated myself and taken the training necessary to be considered a qualified, capable and reliable manager and owner-operator of an establishment with a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The community will have one more great place to be able to gather and eat and enjoy spirits responsibly in a safe environment.”
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 - ATL Wings
Liquor License Map - ATL Wings
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.