Title
Liquor License - Phoenix Park N Swap
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 282234.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3801 E. Washington Street
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a swap meet. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 3, 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
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“This is a person and location transfer between subsidiaries of a parent corporation. The day-to-day operation of the business will not change and the same successful operation of the Phoenix Park N Swap with a liquor license will continue by offering responsible alcohol service. Applicant's staff have been trained in the techniques of Arizona liquor laws."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Applicant would like to continue offering alcoholic beverages to guests over the age of 21 as a supplement to the many food options available during customers' shopping experiences, as customers have come to expect and enjoy for many years in the past.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Phoenix Park N Swap - Data
Attachment - Phoenix Park N Swap - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.