Title
Liquor License - Deep Roots Brewing
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 03073116.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Steven Eldridge, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
815 W. Madison St.
Zoning Classification: A-1 CMOD
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in December 2017.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 17, 2017.
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 am a responsible individual that has worked hard to earn every penny I've invested into this business and plan to see it become a pillar of the community. I want to run a family oriented establishment that frowns upon overindulging and mandates drinking responsibly. I will do everything in my power to ensure that our day to day practices conform with all local, state and federal regulations while providing exemplary customer services. Title 4 training will be individual competency and part of orientation.”
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 Native Arizonan I have a vested interest in the betterment of my community. As a Rotarian, I plan to continue to support local non-profits and be involved with my neighbors both residential and commercial. My entire business model is based on family history in the valley and my hope is that I can do more than serve people beer. I will be at the forefront of a positive beer movement where I will provide a one-of-a-kind customer experience all while serving the local community I grew up in.”
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 - Deep Roots Brewing
Liquor License Map - Deep Roots Brewing
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.