File #: 20-3318   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/20/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Helio Basin Brewing Company
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Helio Basin Brewing Company

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 03073095.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Matthew Brown, Agent

 

License Type

Series 3 - Microbrewery

 

Location

3935 E. Thomas Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 8

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a microbrewery. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 29, 2021.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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 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.

 

Tombstone Brewing Co (Series 3)

107 E. Toughnut St., Tombstone

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

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 am the sole member-manager of Tombstone Brewing Company, LLC, as well as its agent for liquor license number 03023011. We have had no liquor violations since we opened in 2016. I am also a licensed Arizona attorney (State Bar number 025213) and have managed my law practice since 2007. I am familiar with Title 4, ARS, and am committed to running a safe, responsible, lawful business just as I have for the past several years.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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