Title
Liquor License - Rise Over Run - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 394664.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Joseph McCallum, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
524 W. Hatcher Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 HP HROD
Council District: 3
This request is for an ownership and location transfer for a beer and wine bar. 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 October 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 7, 2026.
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
Six letters supporting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from the "S" Mountain Neighborhood Association, the Hatcher Urban Businesses, and nearby residents. They feel that Rise Over Run's entrepreneurial initiative and commitment to the community supports the neighborhoods revitalization efforts and would provide a positive place for the community to gather.
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 am a business professional with over twenty years of experience and a track record of responsible business conduct. As a former finance professional, I understand the importance of operating within regulatory frameworks and maintaining strong compliance standards. I have already stared to build a team with direct food and beverage experience to support Rise Over Run's operations. Our general manager brings over ten years of experience in the craft beer and wine business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Rise Over Run represents progress toward achieving the vision of City of Phoenix and Sunnyslope neighborhood leaders when they adopted the Hatcher Road Overlay district. That overly envisions Hatcher Road as a pedestrian-friendly 'shopping and dining destination'. Additionally, as a Sunnyslope resident and property owner, it is in my best interest to advance the prosperity and safety of the neighborhood. Rise Over Run will conduct its operations with an eye toward community betterment and courtesy to neighbors.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Rise Over Run - Data
Attachment B - Rise Over Run - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.