File #: 19-1623   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/5/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Whyld Ass Cafe
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Whyld Ass Cafe.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map- Whyld Ass Cafe.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Whyld Ass Cafe

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 62468.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Keith Wyatt, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4810 N. 7th St.

Zoning Classification: C-2

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 location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 7, 2019.

 

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 opened, owned, and operated Whyld Ass for the past 5 1/2 years. I have a very motivated, head-strong, business oriented attitude and take what I do very seriously. My morals are strong and I pride myself on them, they helped shape my foundation for my restaurant.”

 

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

“My restaurant serves a distint, special niche in the community. The products I will serve under the liquor license will follow suit. My focus is allergies, vegan and healthier options for all. I also think becuase this location used to have a license it'll refill what the community once had.”

 

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 - Whyld Ass Cafe

Liquor License Map - Whyld Ass Cafe

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.