Title
Liquor License - Teaspressa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 45358.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Allison Devane, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
100 W. Portland St., Spc. 108
Zoning Classification: DTC - Roosevelt East
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow retail liquor sales and outdoor entertainment.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was March 4, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“My goal is bring added value to the community by providing a place with exceptional service & an unforgettable experience. I have a background delivering just that and have been featured on Shark Tank, VOGUE, FORBES, Better Homes & Gardens, etc for our excellence. I have been able to grow this business to an operation where we now have 3 locations (one out of state), a wholesale business where we are purchased by luxury brands like Antropologie & Neiman Marcus, and successfully run an online business, all with indepent funding.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Part of our company mission is 'to serve the communiTEA & deliver our passion & joy, one cup at a time.' Our purpose is to again bring added value to the community. We love participating & supporting local initiatives as well as doing events to help the community. We believe that having the liquor license will bring convenience & value to our neighboring residents. Our landlord & building HOA also higly agrees & event suggested it based off feedback!”
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 - Teaspressa
Liquor License Map - Teaspressa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.