Title
Liquor License - Ahwatukee Golf Club
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070214.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Derek Crawford, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
12432 S. 48th St.
Zoning Classification: RE- 35SP
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a golf course. 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 Oct. 17, 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 worked in the Golf Industry for over 40 years in Phoenix and 15 years of service as a General Manager. I have passed both my basic and management liquor training classes and feel very qualified to a hold 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:
“ Approving our liquor license benefits Phoenix neighborhoods, specifically Ahwatukee and those that live in the area. Being able to provide a wonderful golf course, practice area and meeting space to enjoy friend and family is what community and caring is all about.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Ahwatukee Golf Club
Liquor License Map - Ahwatukee Golf Club
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.