Legislation Details

File #: 26-1400   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 398686.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Denise Howell, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4730 E. Lone Mountain Road, Ste. 102-104

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 2

 

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 July 21, 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

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:

“Completed the management liquor training & the title 4 Manager training certificate."

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We are training our employees to ensure safe handling of alcohol and follow the rules from the training course completed."

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - Data

Attachment B - Brisam's Grill Bar and Patio - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.