Title
Liquor License - Yumbar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 241543.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mark Howard, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
635 W. Glenrosa Ave., Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2 SAUMSO
Council District: 4
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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in July 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 1, 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
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: information about any 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.
Fez (Series 12)
105 W. Portland St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 6
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:
“I have held several liquor licenses (#12 & #6) with the City of Phoenix for the past two decades including a current active license with FEZ Restaurant & Bar - license #10071365. I also hold basic and manager certifications.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The immediate surrounding neighborhoods have been incredibly supportive of the project we are completing at 635 W. Glenrosa Ave. Known as The Royale, this redevelopment project will create a space that has a full service dining and drinking experience that serves daily use as well as events. The community has been requesting these services for quite some time as the previous use of the property was for auto body shops.”
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 - Yumbar
Liquor License Map - Yumbar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.