Title
Liquor License - Fire and Fury Brewing Company - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 306654.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michael Mathis, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
13825 N. 32nd Street, Ste. 32
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 3 - Microbrewery, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 16, 2024.
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
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.
Fire and Fury Brewing Company (Series 3)
13825 N. 32nd Street, Ste. 32
Calls for police service: 6
Liquor license violations: In March 2024, a fine of $500 was paid for producing less than 5,000 gallons of beer in a calendar year.
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 been in this industry for over 10 years. My brewery has been open for almost 3 years. I believe my knowledge through those years has prepared me for this license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a brewery we have been here nearly 3 years. We have rooted ourselves into the neighbor and maintain strong ties. This license will allow additional families/patrons the option to stay for more than the brewery.”
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
Attachment - Fire and Fury Brewing Company - Data
Attachment - Fire and Fury Brewing Company - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.