Title
Liquor License - Ainsworth Phoenix
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 148384.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3 S. 2nd St., Ste. 117
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 June 13, 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
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.
McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon (Series 6)
9425 W. Coyotes Blvd., Bldg H, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In Aug. 2018, a fine was paid for allowing an underage person on the premises without a parent. In Nov. 2019, a fine was paid for having a person take or solicit orders for spirituous liquors who was not a licensed salesperson.
Lola (Series 6)
6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In Oct. 2019, a fine was paid for purchasing alcohol from other than a primary source.
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 are very strict with our liquor service policies. We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service and conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We would like the ability to offer our patrons an adult beverage with their meal if they choose to have one.”
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 - Ainsworth Phoenix
Liquor License Map - Ainsworth Phoenix
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.